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title: S1E2-Introduction - Principles of learning and how they apply to training and teaching

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exercises: 0
keypoints:
- Reflect upon concepts around learning, training and teaching.
- Internalize and learn to mentally structure several ideas and concepts related to
  learning, training and teaching.
outcomes:
- Get a clear understanding of the goals of this session and of the skil the learners
  are expected to acquire.
questions:
- What are the goals and intended learning outcomes of this session?
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teaching: 3
title: S1E2-Introduction - Principles of learning and how they apply to training and
  teaching

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## Introductory Information

### Collaborative Document

- TBD

### Code of Conduct

https://elixir-europe.org/events/code-of-conduct

### Course Materials

- TBD


## Introductions

> Introductions set the stage for learning.  
> _Tracy Teal, Executive Director, The Carpentries_

## Challenge 1: Your Intro (3min + 1min for each of you)

- Take 1 min to think about 3 keywords that describe you (could be adjectives, interests, research topics, personal characteristics, etc)
- Introduce yourself telling us:
  - Your name
  - Your affiliation / country
  - The 3 keywords that describe you
  - One thing you are proud of from the last month
  
## Challenge 2: Your Expectations (3min)

- Write down your expectations. What do you expect to take home from this course?


## Schedule

**Day 1**

- 9:00 - Introductions & ELIXIR
- 9:30 - Morning session: **Learning principles and how they apply to training and teaching**
- 12:30 - _Lunch break_
- 14:00 - Afternoon session: **Training techniques to enhance learner engagement and participation**
- 17:45 - Wrap-up of the day
- 18:00 - _End of the day_

**Day 2**

- 9:00 - Morning session: **Session, course, and materials design**
- 12:30 - _Lunch break_
- 13:30 - Afternoon session: **Assessment and feedback in training**
- 15:45 - Wrap-up and feedback questionnaire
- 16:00 - _End of course_




