Upon achieving the Associate Instructor Badge, holders should be able to -

●       Design and deliver focused training modules on specific aspects of FINPLAN system modelling

●       Adapt teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs

●       Provide constructive feedback to learners on their modelling exercises

●       Effectively communicate complex modelling concepts to novice learners

●       Support lead instructors in the overall delivery of training programs

●       Demonstrate awareness of ethical considerations in energy system modelling instruction

Applicant needs to complete the following activities:

○       Hold at least a Bronze proficiency badge in FINPLAN

○       Complete 40 hours of assisting/co-teaching with a Lead Instructor

○       Lead one training session independently (with observation by a Lead Instructor)

Required Evidence:

○       documentation of teaching hours, i.e. dates and timings of teaching events signed off by lead instructor

○       a positive evaluation letter from a Lead Instructor, (that references participant self led teaching session)Template here

○       Provide Zenodo link to lesson plan used for independent training session