FORPP501- Physical and Mechanical Properties of Wood Assessment
INTRODUCTION
This training manual is to be used by trainers teaching the module entitled “Physical and
Mechanical Properties of Wood Assessment” in TVET Schools Forestry TRADE. It
identifies the learning units and learning outcomes of the module as well as assessment
requirements. The trainer manual gives practical ideas about ways of training using this
module: suggestions about what to teach, techniques for facilitating learning and
teaching, how to assess and suggested assessment tasks. A variety of suggested learning
and teaching activities provides trainers with ideas to motivate students to learn, and
make learning relevant, interesting and enjoyable. Trainers should relate learning about
Physical and Mechanical Properties of Wood Assessment to real world, issues and
the local environment. Delivering session using clear examples to make students
participate in practical activities, facilitate students in acquiring knowledge, skills and
right attitude reflecting agriculture sector. Trainers are encouraged to incorporate
related modular activities in a way of branching out paths for the future development.