4.12 Creation of learning materials This will be the chapter to define the steps, sequences and activities to be implemented in order to obtain defined aims. The speed element must be respected as a basic attribute of REL, but the REL course should not only be quick to prepare in a short amount of time. Within the given time schedule it has to be efficient, so that a trainee´s time is used in as meaningful a way as possible. It is about efficiency. To increase efficiency, we need the right motivation. When the primary focus is on rapid preparation and/or cost effectiveness, it is easy to slip to the extreme and turn the course into a dull, template based course that only transfers information. That can discourage trainees because they won’t see a connection with the real world. ✓✓ E ach Module needs to have a relevant content-related header (possibly with a short description) – aiding the learner in the above mentioned selection process. ›› know your guests (guest list, invitations, confirmation) ›› know your garden’s facilities (grill, tables, chairs, sun/shade, gazebo/umbrella) ›› know your menu (meat, vegetables, sweets, party snacks) ›› know your drinks on offer (soft drinks, beer, wine, sparkling water, juices, mixed-drinks, spirits) ›› know your entertainment (music, games, performances, dancing) ›› know your alternatives (what if some of the planned activities do not work?) ›› know your agenda (what could happen? when?) ✓✓ involve your guests (in preparation, with supplies, with entertaining) ✓✓ Each module should not exceed 15-30 minutes in length. If there is too much to tell about or explain, divide one subject into smaller parts, i.e. break it down! ✓✓ Each methodological aspect should be supported with a meaningful example.
EXAMPLE: KNOW YOUR DRINKS ON OFFER Firstly, depending on the audience, we can select soft drinks, alcoholic beverages or a combination of them. Furthermore, we will need to consider cold and/or warm drinks. The audience may be too young to drink alcohol or, if coming from certain ethnic backgrounds, the drinking of alcohol is prohibited. As you can easily see here, without more information about the target audience, we will not be able to generate a successful offer. A second important aspect is the budget, or the amount the sponsor of the event is prepared to spend for the drinks. A third critical aspect is the volume per person, which might also depend on the expected weather at the event! The fourth aspect is the quality of the drinks, i.e. discount quality, from biodynamic agriculture or only certified/rated products.
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