Syllabus

Train the Trainer

Design, develop and deliver training based on research-driven educational principles.

Abstract

This course offers guidance, ideas and tips for designing, developing and delivering training, all based on research-driven educational principles. It covers learning principles and how they apply to training and teaching; designing and planning sessions, courses and materials; teaching techniques that enhance learner engagement and participation; assessment and feedback; and creating and maintaining engagement. The course is highly interactive, so it is important that you, as a participant, actively contribute to all sessions.

Keywords: Train the Trainer · teaching · training · instructional design · learner engagement · assessment · feedback

Details

Dates: 10 Apr 2024 – 02 May 2024
Duration: Four half days
Delivery: Online
Location: Online
Language: English

Learning outcomes

After completing this training, participants will be able to:

Name learning principles that a good teacher or instructor should have in mind
Describe at least three training techniques, drawing on learning principles
Design a training session and a course
Develop assessment questionnaires
Enumerate types of materials needed for each part of a training session or course
Describe strategies to promote engagement amongst learners

Target audience

Anyone who is interested in becoming a trainer or instructor, or in improving their training skills.

Forms of instruction and examination

Forms of instruction

Interactive online sessions over Zoom
Course pages in Canvas

Administration

Organising organisation(s)

SciLifeLab Training Hub

Content provider(s)

ELIXIR-GOBLET Train-the-Trainer community

Team lead(s)

Jill Jaworski SciLifeLab training@scilifelab.se

Reuse

Licence: CC BY 4.0
Preferred citation: Jaworski, J.; Schroeder, K.; Lindvall, J.; Norgren, N.; Halthur, C. Train the Trainer. Version 2403. https://scilifelab-training.github.io/train-the-trainer/2403/