Module 2 — Teaching the method
Breaking down an operation, demonstrating it, and coaching on the floor.
What you will be able to do
Turn a studied operation into a teachable breakdown, demonstrate it in the right sequence, and coach without doing the job for the learner.
The practical work
Write a one-page breakdown for one operation: steps, key points, and the reason each key point matters. Teach it to one person and note where they struggled.
Prerequisite: Read module 1 and pass its quiz first.
Reading for this module
Read these 3 Garment Ed subjects in order, then take the quiz below.
Practical worksheet
Write a one-page breakdown for one operation: steps, key points, and the reason each key point matters. Teach it to one person and note where they struggled.
- Identify requirements and assumptions.
- Record evidence and calculations.
- Choose a decision and containment action.
- Assign an owner and verification check.
Module quiz
5 questions on Module 2 — Teaching the method. Answer them all, then check your score before moving on. 4 correct or more is a pass. Your best score is saved on this device, and to your account when you are signed in. This is a self-check, not an accredited assessment.
1. Why is an operation breakdown based on method study rather than the trainer's own way of working?
2. What is the purpose of naming the 'key points' in a breakdown?
3. A learner reaches target speed but produces defects. What does the trainer do?
4. Why should a coach avoid finishing the bundle for a struggling operator?
5. What makes a demonstration effective?