Personally, I did attend a workshop before instructor training and
subsequently teaching my first workshop. But, I do not think that this
should be a requirement, just recommended. However, I think it somehow
should be a requirement that the person has taught before, although I am
not certain how this could be implemented.
I also think that we should go heavier on mentoring first time
instructors, either online or in person, and (perhaps this goes without
saying) make sure that every new instructor teaches with a more
experienced instructor for their first workshop. I also think it should
be made clear that the more experienced instructor should get in touch
with the newbie instructor well in advance to discuss lessons and
teaching. In hindsight, I know that I should have prepared better before
my first workshop, but I didn't know that at the time.
Karin
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Karin Lagesen, Ph.D.
Department of Medical Genetics
Oslo University Hospital
http://blog.karinlag.no
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