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: 14 Apr 2025 – 16 Apr 2025
Duration: Two and a half days
Delivery: In-person
Location: Lund
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 in-person sessions

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 2504. https://scilifelab-training.github.io/train-the-trainer/2504/