Lesson Learned

Without the proper momentum and capacity, a “cascade approach” to training educators/trainers risks becoming a “trickle approach.” Textbook-related training was structured around the “train the trainer” method.

Without the proper momentum and capacity, a “cascade approach” to training educators/trainers risks becoming a “trickle approach.” Textbook-related training was structured around the “train the trainer” method. While the training of master trainers was considered largely successful, only one subject of training (i.e., the textbook utilization training) seemed to reach more schools and teachers, while other subjects encountered challenges. Considering resource limitations, it is likely that MCC programs might propose similar models in the future. It is therefore recommended to cautiously explore such implementation models and, where relevant, ensure the training of trainers happens early enough in the implementation period to support early replication and help establish enough momentum. This would increase the likelihood of post-compact sustainability and the continuous refreshing of skills under such a cascade approach.