Competency
Curriculum
The following curriculum components outline the developmental
learning elements that compose the skills set for this
competency. From these outlines, 1) employees and their
supervisors can determine learning needs and
strategies, 2) instructors can develop sessions and
lesson plans.
Objectives
At the end of this module, learners will be able
to:
Analyze
the interpretive program and arena of potential
partners for possible implementation of appropriate
partnerships
Understand
the agreements which underpin existing partnerships
List
similarities, differences, expectations, and benefits
of potential partners
Identify
characteristics of potential partners and how they
affect the interpretive effort
Topics
formal and informal partnerships; non-profit organizations;
not-for-profit legal requirements; mission; vision;
cooperating associations; supplemental agreements; friends
organizations; Director's Orders relating to partnerships;
different types of partnership agreements; identifying
differences in partners goals, abilities, expectations,
and how to manage them; foundations, philanthropists
Audience
Full performance park ranger interpreters or other full-performance
employees; partner board members and managers
Delivery
self-study; enhancement by attendance at conferences,
workshops, and meetings; training courses; traditional
and distance learning in classrooms; computer-based
training packages and CD-ROMs; assignment to attend
or assist with partnership planning or development meeting;
on-the-job training.
