During our call (see http://pad.software-carpentry.org/library-carpentry for more info) the idea of having a set of principles for LC instructors came up (thanks @Repositorian for the idea, seconded by @ostephens). Although the pathway for LC is for having an SWC/DC approved instructor at every workshop, this could be off-putting in the short term. So, in the meantime, a set of principles seem like a good idea. Comments on the words after the break please!
The Library Carpentry community have established a set of principles that we ask every instructor to agree to if they are running a workshop under the Library Carpentry moniker. These are:
I agree that to use one or more of the Library Carpentry modules in my Library Carpentry workshops.
I understand that the secondary learning outcomes of Library Carpentry workshops are as important as their stated goals. These include (but are not excluded to) learners a) being introduced to the value of non-proprietary file formats, good data management, peer-to-peer learning, not always using GUIs, computational approaches to working with library data; and b) feeling more confident to admit what they don't know, collaborate with developers, pursue further self-directed learning.
I agree to support and encourage learners and I endeavour to ensure that attendees have an enjoyable and fulfilling experience.
I am aware that as Library Carpentry grows, it has an ambition for the lead instructor of every Library Carpentry workshop to have undergone Software/Data Carpentry instructor training. I am aware that by becoming a Software/Data Carpentry approved instructor I can help grow and enrich the Library Carpentry community. Having therefore been a instructor at a Library Carpentry workshop, I agree to consider becoming a Software/Data Carpentry approved Instructor.
To indicate that you agree to these principles, please add you name and GitHub user-ID to DOCUMENT WE NEED TO MAKE by making a pull request.
During our call (see http://pad.software-carpentry.org/library-carpentry for more info) the idea of having a set of principles for LC instructors came up (thanks @Repositorian for the idea, seconded by @ostephens). Although the pathway for LC is for having an SWC/DC approved instructor at every workshop, this could be off-putting in the short term. So, in the meantime, a set of principles seem like a good idea. Comments on the words after the break please!
The Library Carpentry community have established a set of principles that we ask every instructor to agree to if they are running a workshop under the Library Carpentry moniker. These are:
To indicate that you agree to these principles, please add you name and GitHub user-ID to DOCUMENT WE NEED TO MAKE by making a pull request.