Learner-Centered Teaching

Overview

Learner-Centered Teaching equips participants with the strategies and tools necessary to use effective, hands-on teaching practices across diverse teaching contexts. This 8-hour interactive program introduces key principles of educational psychology and evidence-based teaching. Through a blend of short lessons and hands-on practice, participants develop their instructional skills while engaging with a cohort of peers who share their interest in teaching and learning.

Why Learner-Centered Teaching?

	Evidence-Based Teaching Practices. Learn evidence-based teaching practices to be more effective in your teaching across an array of different contexts.
	Create An Inclusive Classroom. Leave with tools to create a positive classroom environment.
	Live Practice. You will have opportunities to practise teaching and receive real-time feedback.
	Community. Join a global community of like-minded professionals passionate about teaching coding and data science skills.

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Target audience

Learner-Centered teaching is intended for individuals who facilitate learning for adult learners in any capacity, but with a focus on those leading short-format trainings. It is appropriate for both novice instructors seeking foundational skills and experienced educators aiming to enhance their practice with evidence-based, inclusive teaching strategies. It is not appropriate for individuals seeking to become certified Carpentries Instructors. For information about Instructor Training, visit our Instructor Training page.

What will you learn?

Carpentries Learner-Centered Teaching Training has the following goals:

• Introduce you to evidence-based teaching practices.
• Teach you strategies to foster positive, inclusive learning environments.
• Provide opportunities to practice and receive feedback on teaching techniques.
• Prepare you to lead effective short-format training sessions.

After attending this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand and apply core concepts from educational research.
• Recognise the importance of creating respectful and inclusive learning environments, and know how to apply related policies and practices.
• Gain experience with the lesson delivery and assessment methods most effective in short-format trainings.

Pricing

Consult our pricing page for our current fee structure.

Register

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Request Accessibility Support

The Carpentries is committed to providing inclusive and accessible content that enables all individuals, including those with disabilities, to participate and engage fully. To request accessibility support for a Carpentries event, please visit our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement and fill out the accessibility support request form provided.

Contact Us

Have Questions? Please contact our team at team@carpentries.org.