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Training of Trainers

Our training of trainers (ToT) section provides essential guidance for journalism educators and training professionals. Develop effective teaching methods, curriculum design skills, assessment techniques, and adult learning approaches that create engaging, impactful training experiences for journalists at all career stages. All material is free to download, adapt and use. Scroll down our site map for all the content in this and other sections.

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International media training

Those invited to help the media overseas need to ensure that the training they offer is continually refreshed in order to stay relevant and useful.
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Tool: Optimism index for media trainers

The 'Optimism Index' is a tool designed for trainers of group journalism sessions to gauge and ultimately improve the participants' hope for the future.
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Tool: Gap analysis in media training

'Gap analysis' is an essential part of any 'training of trainers' (ToT) programme because it helps identify the specific needs of participants.
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Media training requirements

For international media training to be successful, tried, tested and proven case studies from a similar region are needed.
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Tool: Training of Trainers (ToT)

Training of Trainers (ToT) courses are designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to train others.
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The MHM public service journalism curriculum

The following curriculum is designed for journalists who want to improve their skills, and for journalism trainers to adapt and use.
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Evaluating the impact of training

The evaluation process for media training is set in motion the moment you are engaged by the media organisation you are being asked to help.
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Tool: SMART objectives for media training

Those delivering media training need to focus on SMART objectives, which are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound.
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Basics

Constructing a news package for radio

This is a short training module setting out the basics for creating a news package for radio. It's been created for those starting out in radio journalism.
Modules

Module: News writing skills

This six-week module provides an outline for teaching students how to improve their writing skills by enhancing precision, style, and clarity in journalistic writing.
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