Training in Systematic Instruction

Training in Systematic Instruction is also known as “Try Another Way'.

In the UK, it has successfully helped many disabled people into employment. TSI takes the approach that it is the responsibility of the trainer (and not the learner) to ensure the task in question is learnt.

The driving force behind TSI is a positive and empowering values base. It places a positive expectation of people’s potential to achieve - when we have taken notice of the tasks and environments that people are interested in.

TSI refutes the ‘job readiness’ model suggesting that people learn best in real environments where the task is to be performed, where they are expected to be successful by the employer and have access to natural motivation and supports.

TSI techniques
Here are just some of the techniques used in TSI:

• Vocational profiling -  a detailed picture of the person through spending time with the person, talking to their support network and friends, and trying out new activities.

• Person Centred Employment Planning -  involving the person, carers and others to arrive at specific employers to target for specific types of work.

• Job Analysis - looking at the specific job from tasks involved, to training and support on the job, the culture of a worksite and any tasks associated with being employed on that site eg using the canteen or local shops at lunchtime.

• Task analysis  - this is a method of breaking down the task into steps such that it can be more efficiently taught and problems more easily identified.

• Data Collection - keeping records of people’s learning, achievements or production in a simple and useful manner.

To find out more about Training in Systematic Instruction read TSI Trainer, Liz Garnhams TSI descriptor or visit Structured Training website.