Train the Trainer participants produce seven new “Lunch and Learns”
 

In the past six weeks, OPSEU’s Training and Development Unit ran two Train the Trainer sessions.

OPSEU staff member Dave Loney reports on behalf of the group. Photo: Wendy Elliott
 

Thirteen members and staff participated in the October session, in which they explored aspects of social change education.  In an intense 2 ½ days, participants practiced specific skills to support their work as facilitators in union education programs, as well as in other roles in the union.  In particular, the group explored in depth issues relating to equity in education.  The session concluded with all participants  preparing and facilitating some of the most challenging activities from current OPSEU courses, with lots of support and feedback from their colleagues.

Peter Pautler and Jennifer Ahamed at work. Photo: David Fernandes

The November session focused on “popular education” design.  Fifteen members and staff designed half-hour long “Lunch and Learn” courses, practiced facilitating them, and wrote the facilitators’ notes.  Their topics are:

• Making a Difference: Success in Activism

• Making the Most of a Doctor’s Note

• One Union, One Voice: Part-Time College Workers’ Campaign

• Challenging the Silence on Harassment

• ·OPSEU: Somewhere for You – An Orientation to the Equity Committees of OPSEU

• My Working Conditions:  An Introduction to Your Collective Agreement

Copies of these will be available on the OPSEU website in the near future. In the meantime, contact Betty Stevens or Barb Thomas in the Training and Development Unit for a copy.