Train the Trainer
General context
The ELIXIR Train the Trainer programme aims to build a network of trainers to allow them to benefit from reciprocal support and discussion. ELIXIR TtT courses aim to give new instructors tools and tips for providing an enriching learning experience to trainees, irrespective of topic, and to include best-practice guidance on course and training material development.
An overview of the schedule is listed below, an extensive overview of the topics covered during this workshop is given here.
For any questions regarding this workshop, please contact: tuur.muyldermans@vib.be.
- To get acquainted with Learning principles and how they apply to training
- To be able to select and utilise training techniques that can be used to enhance learner engagement and participation
- To learn how to use assessment and feedback in training
- To learn about session, course, and materials design
Whoever is interested in becoming a teacher or a better one. If you have questions like the following ones, this course may be very helpful to you.
- How learning works?
- How can I use learning principles and theories to improve my teaching?
- How can I make my teaching more engaging and effective?
- How should I adjust my teaching to different types of learners?
- How can I help slow learners?
- How can I assess whether my students are actually understanding my lessons? Are they actually learning?
- What is the best balance between theory and practice?
- How can I best assess whether learning is occurring and/or has occurred?
- What works in a classroom and what doesn't?
- How can I become a better teacher?
- Etc.
Program
Introductions, who is who and what we need to achieve
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[Session 1]: Review of learning principles and how they apply to training and teaching
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[Session 2]: Session, course, and material design
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[Session 3]: Training techniques that can be used to enhance learner engagement and participation
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[Session 4]: Assessment and feedback in training
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Wrap-up and feedback
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