CMATC Pre-post Forecaster Training Course for WMO Fellowship Students Yue Shen China Meteorological Administration Training Center (WMO RTC-Beijing) China

CMATC Operational Forecaster Training Course for WMO Fellowship Students Primary audience Key learning outcomes WMO fellowship students Graduate in meteorology from Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology (NUIST), Nanjing, China Intend to become forecasters Analyze various weather situations Forecast major synoptic processes Ensure the quality of meteorological information and services (in practical session) Learning needs Learning needs (WMO fellows & NMHSs) Organizational goals

Key design decisions – training delivery Learning Activities Learning Solutions Instructional strategies: Lectures Discussion strategies: Learner- centered discussion Inquiry strategies: Readings; Exercises combined with assignments Cases-based strategies: Instructional cases; Simulations Blended learning solution Formal-learning solution Long-term classroom courses Semi-formal learning solution Coaching

Key design decisions – learning assessment plan Phase 1 (prior-course): Initial assessment An interview & a written exam Phase 2 (within-course): Formative assessment Exercises & assignments Phase 3 (end-of course): Summative assessment Thesis & Presentation

Challenges & Expectations Significant challenges My expectations Keeping up with advanced meteorological technologies Cultural & linguistic barriers To further improve my TDP: - Booster questions - Post-evaluation form To share ideas & problem solving solutions

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