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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. Thank you!