The Training and Study Centre for the Judiciary: Initial courses Permanent development of expertise Tailor-made courses

Initial training and permanent education for: * judges (in total in 2009) * prosecutors (in total approx. 700) * legal supporting staff (in total in 2009) * administrative staff (in total in 2009)

Competency based education professional focus operational effectiveness problem solving attitude communication leadership

Competency Competency = set of behavioural characteristics Behaviour = combination of Knowledge Skills Attitude integrated within a situation which takes place in a setting.

Principles of learning by adults Learning occurs best when it: ·fills an immediate need ·is self-directed ·shows respect for the learner ·provides a safe and comfortable atmosphere ·is participative ·is experiential · is reflective

The adult learning cycle Direct experience Observing and reflecting on the experience Conceptualising (deriving principles en theories) Application (of principles and theories)

Competency based education The situation and the setting determine the content of the knowledge, skills and attitude Therefore…….. the working situation/setting takes a central position in both the development of and the activities in the educational program

2-track coaching system: partnership between training institute and the working place Direct experience Observing and reflecting on the experience Conceptualising (deriving principles and theories) Application (of principles and theories) Working place Training institute

Which methods to use at the training institute? Reflection on experiences in groups, learn from the others Exercises in new skills and reflection Role plays, simulation (find your own style) and reflection Self-study, case-study, discussion, lectures Etc.

Which methods to use at the court and prosecutors offices? Structured assignments + constructive feedback Coaching Observing experts, critical reflection Portfolio

Content based education versus Competency based education Content based Competency based TeachingCoaching, managing learning process, facilitating Student relatively passiveStudent active, responsible FragmentisedIntegrated, authentic Content and school-subjectsCompetencies and working context

A new role for teachers and mentors We are looking for a professionals in: · Coaching, motivating, · Facilitating group work Our (new) colleagues should also be · legal experts · who share our view on education We are looking for enthusiastic persons who are · able to create a safe and comfortable atmosphere.

Requirements: courts and prosecutor’s offices Co-operation with the courts and prosecution offices time coaches / tutors facilities Willingness to invest in education: judges and prosecutors taking part in development teams and teaching Willingness to invest in train-the-trainer programmes (not all professionals are good trainers or coaches!)

Requirements: candidate Willingness to accept the full responsibility for his/her own learning process

Initial Basic level knowledge of the theme Part of an initial programme Current affairs Basic After initial programme Advanced After basic course Master After advanced course

Model of Didactical Analysis [ Objectives (Competencies) [ Objectives (Competencies) Student Characteristics 2 Student Characteristics 2 Course Design ContentMethodsMaterial Course Design ContentMethodsMaterial Evaluatie Evaluation u 6+7 Evaluatie Evaluation u 6+7

Designing a course check the needs for a new course form a development team/find lecturers discuss and describe the aims, the target-group, the content, etc. develop study material (reader, presentation, tests, actors, etc.) make instructions evaluate and improve

Initial courses: Less than 6 years working experience (raio): Judges Public prosecutor 6 or more years working experience: Outsiders: Judiciary > rio’s Public Prosecutions Department > outsider prosecutor

Initial courses: Clerks of the court Assistant prosecutors Legal administrative staff

Permanent development Judges Prosecutors Clerks of the court Assistant prosecutors Legal administrative staff

Subjects permanent education -Civil law -Family law -Criminal law -Administrative law -International law -General skills (f.i. communication, mediation, reflection, handling aggression)

Permanent education standards Judges: 30 hours a year, compulsory Prosecutors: “license system” At SSR, own court/prosecutor’s office or other judicial training institute (e.g. university, commercial institute) Comprehensive programme / “learning paths”.

Amount of SSR courses -about 300 titles permanent development -about 150 tailor made courses -total about 900 yearly

SSR teachers Judges for judges University teachers Lawyers External experts in specific area

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