Train the Trainer-programme
The programme provides comprehensive training in higher education didactics and methodology to qualify as a tutor trainer (multiplier). The aim of the programme is for trained multipliers to prepare students from their faculty to become tutors in subject-specific, topic-related training courses. Click here for the programme flyer .
The train-the-trainer programme lasts one semester and is divided into three phases:
- Multiplier workshops
- Concept exchang
- Tutor training and practical exchange
The workshops teach university didactic skills for higher education. The focus is on the requirement to design and implement your own training course for students becoming tutors. The multiplier programme prepares and supports you in this process.
Participation in the programme involves
- Participation in workshops
- Designing your own student tutor training course
- Running a training course for students during the semester
- Promoting the tutor training programme in your own department
- Attend in an interim status meeting during the semester
- Participate in a joint wrap-up meeting
- Participatie in the final programme evaluation
Throughout the programme, you will receive support from the Educational Innovations & University Didactics Office, including
- Material related to the workshop topics
- Support and advice
- Coaching
- ...
For teachers:
- Free and comprehensive train-the-trainer qualification
- Networking and sharing of experience
- Support and advice
- Improvement of your own university teaching
- Recognition of the training in the NRW certificate "Professional Competence for Academic Teaching" (16 AE in Module I, subject area "teaching and learning")
- Better career opportunities thanks to an improved skills profile
For faculties:
- University didactic training for students as tutors adapted to the respective teaching and learning culture of the faculty
- Relief for teaching staff in supervising students as tutors
- Qualified teaching staff at all levels
Requirements for participation:
- Teaching activity or teaching experience
- Medium-term employment prospects at UPB (at least 1 year at the start of the programme)
- Interest in implementing of other educational formats
- Enjoy teaching and working with students as tutors
Important dates:
- Participation in the face-to-face events for multipliers (4 mandatory workshop days)
- Undertake a tutor training session during the semester. - Dates can be arranged.
- Attend an interim status meeting during the semester - date to be discussed.
- Participation in a joint final meeting - date to be discussed.
Registration:
The multiplier training is free of charge and you are welcome to register with me. I will then get in touch with you for a preliminary discussion.
Ulrike Trier
Higher Education Development Office
Pohlweg 55
33098 Paderborn