Course design

A good starting point for trainers is to follow the ELIXIR-GOBLET Train-the-Trainer (TtT) Course. Additionally, reading the materials provided in the TtT Course can be highly beneficial.

The TtT Course is structured around four core topics:

1. Principles of Learning: Understanding how learning principles apply to training.
2. Training Techniques: Enhancing learner engagement and participation.
3. Design of Sessions, Materials, and Courses: Creating engaging and effective training sessions and materials.
4. Assessment and Feedback: Implementing effective assessment and feedback methods in training and teaching.

References

• Training materials are in the GitHub repository.

• Course design: Considerations for trainers – a Professional Guide. Via A, Palagi PM, Lindvall JM, Tractenberg RE, Attwood TK, The GOBLET Foundation et al. F1000Res. 2020 Nov 27.

• A new pan-European Train-the-Trainer programme for bioinformatics: pilot results on feasibility, utility and sustainability of learning. Via A, Attwood TK, Fernandes PL, Morgan SL, Schneider MV, Palagi PM, Rustici G, Tractenberg RE. Brief Bioinform. 2019 Mar 22;20(2):405-415

• The ELIXIR-EXCELERATE Train-the-Trainer pilot programme: empower researchers to deliver high-quality training. Morgan SL, Palagi PM, Fernandes PL, Koperlainen E, Dimec J, Marek D, Larcombe L, Rustici G, Attwood TK, Via A. F1000Res. 2017 Aug 24;6. pii: ELIXIR-1557