ELIXIR-GOBLET Train the Trainer
Description
This course introduces trainers in the life sciences to learning principles, training techniques, lesson, session, course, and material design as well as assessment and feedback. This course has been developed for trainers in the bioinformatics but is suitable for all trainers and educators in higher education. It is part of the ELIXIR Train the Trainer programme and is organised together with the de.NBI, the German ELIXIR node that also handles the registration. Please also check their site.
The course will run from 3 July to 5 July 2024 and is organized by ELIXIR-Germany and ELIXIR-Luxembourg.
PhD candidates that enrolled through the Doctoral School for Science and Engineering (DSSE) will receive 1 ECTS, which requires handing in a short project and completing the course in full.
Learning Objectives
- 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
Learning Outcomes
- Learners can tell which learning principles a good trainer should have in mind
- Learners can describe at least three training techniques drawing on learning principles
- Learners can design a training session and a course
- Learners can develop assessment questionnaires
- Learners can tell what types of material are needed for each part of a training session
Requirements
Participants in this course are involved in teaching or training to scientists, Master-level and above. Attendees should be equipped with a personal laptop.
Agenda
The course will have four sessions, spread across three days.
- Session 1: Principles of learning and how they apply to training
- Session 2: Training techniques for enhancing learner engagement and participation
- Session 3: Design of engaging sessions, materials and courses
- Session 4: Assessment and feedback in training
Registration
Registration is currently closed.
Trainers
Helena Schnitzer (CAU / ELIXIR Germany)
Daniel Wibberg (CAU / ELIXIR Germany)
Renato Alves (EMBL)
Roland Krause (ELIXIR Luxembourg)
Organiser
Daniel Wibberg
Address
Belval, Luxembourg
