Topic outline

  • ELIXIR-GOBLET Train the Trainer (TtT) course

    The programme objective is to give 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.

    COURSE CORE TOPICS (Sessions):
    1. Principles of learning and how they apply to training;
    2. Training techniques for enhancing learner engagement and participation,
    3. Design of engaging sessions, materials and courses;
    4. Assessment and feedback in training.

    Learning Outcomes

    By the end of Session 1, participants will be able to:

      • List the steps of good instructional design.
      • Define cognitive load.
      • Distinguish between bad and good cognitive load.
      • Clarify why we start with learning outcomes.
      • Give examples of effective learning strategies.
      • Connect learning strategies to the cognitive processes they promote.
      • Select appropriate learning outcomes within the learning constraints.
      • Assess your teaching outlook/practices in relation to what you’ve learned.
      • Design learning experiences that align with learning outcomes.


    By the end of Session 2, participants will be able to:

      • Design a mini-training:
      • Write SMART Learning Outcomes 
      • Identify target audience
      • Draw a concept map
      • Select content
      • Deliver 
      • Provide and receive targeted feedback
      • Create a plan from lesson to session
      • Create a plan from session to full course


    By the end of Session 3, participants will be able to:

      • Describe what makes training effective.
      • Describe what makes a trainer effective.
      • Identify strategies that facilitate active, interactive, and collaborative learning.
      • List factors of motivation and demotivation.
      • Evaluate what instructors can do to motivate and avoid demotivating learners.


    By the end of Session 4, participants will be able to

      • Describe the differences between formative and summative assessment
      • Explain why frequent feedback is important
      • List and describe a few techniques for formative feedback


    Training venue

    CNRS - Délégation Provence et corse, 31 Chemin Joseph Aiguier, 13009 Marseille.

    Planning

    Marseille, France - 01-02 July, 2024 - 9:00 - 17:30

    Registration fees 

    Included in the training fees are four coffee/tea breaks and two lunches.

    • Academic staff: €40
    • Non-academic staff : €100

    Registration form

    Link : https://framaforms.org/elixir-train-the-trainer-course-france-marseille-1710498833

    Registration closes on 22 April.

    Contact : train-the-trainer-contact@groupes.france-bioinformatique.fr


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