Training objectives
- The 2-week WOSTEP Train The Trainer course provides prospective watchmaking instructors and trainers with the necessary competencies and confidence to ensure effective teaching to adult learners.
- Participants will develop their communication and pedagogical skills and acquire key competencies for successful lesson planning and instruction, as well as evaluating learning outcomes.
Prerequisites
The Train The Trainer course is open to all practicing watchmakers in charge of training, or occupying a position in adult training environments, where communication of technical knowledge is needed (workshop supervisors, training managers). To enrol for the course, there are no mandatory candidate requirements, however it is recommended to have some comprehension of communication and didactics. Candidates who wish to attend are invited to fill out and submit the enclosed preliminary self-assessment sheet when registering for the course.
Program
First week
- Communication Basics
- Public speaking
- Elements in group dynamics
- General knowledge on adult learning and training
- Reflection on planning lessons according to simple didactic models
- Reflecting on our attitudes and behavior in our role as a teacher
Second week
- Accurate formulation of educational objectives
- Adaptation of training contents
- Simple evaluation methods
- Development of lesson plans
- Development of course materials and effective use of media
- Managing group dynamics and conflicts
- Assessment of learning
Price
CHF 4’200.- per person (accommodation and meals not included).
- 75% discount for Partnership teachers
- 25% discount for active members
- 10% discount for donators
Schedule
Monday to Friday: 08:30 – 12:00 / 13:30 – 17:00.
Followed by individual work on the WOSTEP premises each day until 18:00 if needed.
Cancellation
Please register for the program using the link below.
Then kindly fill in the preliminary self-assessment document, which is provided in PDF format below, and send the completed document to wostep@wostep.ch.
Informationen zum Kurs sind auch auf Deutsch verfügbar, au Anfrage unter wostep@wostep
Informazioni sul corso sono disponibili anche in italiano, su richiesta all'indririzzo wostep@wostep.ch
Información es sobre el curso también están disponibles en castellano, previa solicitud en woste@wostep.ch