2.description of training modules

Training module description:How should we describe the

training modules?

Vassilis Protonotarios

Greek Research & Technology Network (GRNET)

3rd Organic.Balkanet Project Meeting December 6th-8th 2010,

Athens, Greece

Organic.Balkanet 3rd Project Meeting

training modules

what is a training module?• a structured collection of training activities• consists of different units

why use a training module?• better organization of training information• easier indexing and retrieval of training modules• easier adaptation to different cases (e.g. training

subject, audience)


I. Identification Data

• Provides basic information about the training module:

• Name of module• Modality of education• Name of the course• Project partner’s name• Tutor’s name• Duration


I. Identification Data


II. Introduction to module

Introduction to topic, with references

Aim of the training module

Module structure (units)


III. Target Group & Prerequisites

• to whom this module is addressed• required knowledge background


IV. Tutors Qualifications

• education• experience•other skills (e.g. foreign languages, computer skills, teaching skills)


V. Aims & Objectives

• specific aims, according to the units of the module


VI. Training Outcomes & Skills

expected outcomes, in regards to the trainees


VII. Contents

a structure of the module AND the module units


VIII. Methodology

• the pedagogical approach and techniques used in the training module


IX. Volume of Work

the amount of time required by this training module


X. References / Supporting Material

1.References2.Supporting material


XI. Evaluation of Training

• aims to improve learning• what has the learner learned through the

module?


the end

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2.description of training modules

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