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|Title=Preparation for the VIRT2UE training
|Has Related Initiative=Initiative:72c17801-2e2b-4c06-adb9-f81cb0c77704
|Instruction Goal=This instruction will provide you with an overview of all  the  necessary steps that you will need to take to prepare for the VIRT2UE training.
|Has Requirements=You need to have a background in research (i.e. be employed as researchers) or be a trainer/educator/teacher who has had experience in research in the past. You need to have a basic understanding of, and real interest in, research integrity.
|Has Duration=9
|Important For=Researchers; Research integrity trainers; Trainers in training
|Has Method=Blended learning; eLearning
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|Is About=This blended learning training program will enable you to develop knowledge of the main issues and concepts of research integrity and support you in developing the didactical competencies necessary to conduct a train-the-trainer course on research integrity. The principles and practices outlined in the European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity (ECoC) underpin the content of the training and constitute the main reference point for supporting good research practices. The training takes a virtuebased approach and aims at cultivating intrinsic motivations to engage in good research practices, and providing the skills and knowledge to foster the same attitude in others. At the same time, the training aims at ‘passing the expertise’ and to support you in developing an attitude and didactical competencies of a trainer who will train others. The online materials are designed for individual learning and reflection, and will enable you to identify your own aspirations and motives as a researcher, whereas the face-to-face training will entail interactive, reflective and problem-solving group activities. During the training, you will experience the five participatory exercises which form the core of the programme. These can be adapted for teaching in various contexts and are based on an educationally sound relationship between virtue ethics and research integrity.
|Important Because=This training builds on the assumption that moral character is crucial to research integrity and can be cultivated by experience and example. In this training you will be invited to reflect on your role as a future trainer and educator in promoting a virtuebased approach to research integrity. At the same time, you will become acquainted with tools to encourage reflection in others on the intrinsic values of research and on the character traits which predispose researchers to do research with integrity. Doing research with integrity is often more challenging than it appears at first sight. Researchers may face difficult ethical decisions, often in the form of moral dilemmas. In the training, you will be supported to develop knowledge and skills which enable you to facilitate a process of reflection among others on personal experiences. In order to do so you learn first to reflect on your own cases and questions, and you will be encouraged to ask yourself: what kind of researcher do I need to be in order to act with integrity? What are the character traits, such as honesty or curiosity, that might support me to do research with integrity in a morally challenging situation? Next, you will acquire expertise to foster this in others, especially other trainers in research integrity.
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|Instruction Step Title=Identify the learning goals of the training
|Instruction Step Text=After taking part in this training you will be able to:

# Distinguish between responsible conduct of research, research misconduct, and questionable research practices and link this to the ECoC.
# Understand and apply the ECoC in the context of one’s national context and discipline(s).
#Develop knowledge and skills to apply and adapt exercises that help researchers to cultivate scientific virtues while reflecting on concrete cases and dilemmas. Instructions for trainees VIRT2UE has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research program under the grant agreement N 787580 4
#Develop a predisposition to cultivate virtues, and know how to act upon those virtues in concrete situations and complex moral dilemmas.
#Develop didactical competences necessary to 2. organize and implement a VIRT2UE training.

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|Instruction Step Title=Learn about the structure of the training
|Instruction Step Text=The training is composed of three elements: 1) online materials and 2) face-to-face meetings (divided into two sessions) 3) practice in one’s own context. Trainees should invest about 60 hours in total (see below for an overview).<br />
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{{!}}Online course
{{!}}Introduction to research integrity and virtue ethics, the ECoC and the main concepts used during the training + Reflection on personal experiences
{{!}}4 h
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{{!}}Preparatory assignments
{{!}}Completing the assignments in preparation for the face-to-face training
{{!}}5 h
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{{!}}First participatory session(s)
{{!}}Experiencing the exercises and reflecting on how to facilitate exercises
{{!}}16 h
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{{!}}Interim practice work
{{!}}Practicing the exercises in own institution/ context + preparing for follow up session
{{!}}27 h
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{{!}}Follow -up participatory sessions
{{!}}Reflecting on and discussing experiences + Practicing selected exercises + Discussion of didactical implementation in own context
{{!}}8 h
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{{Instruction Step Trainee
|Instruction Step Title=Take the online modules - 4h
|Instruction Step Text=To start with a common terminology and knowledge, the online modules provide a basic understanding of the concepts used in the course. These concepts include research integrity, virtues, values, norms, moral dilemma and moral conflict, and how these concepts interrelate within the research environment. The sequence of the following online modules reflects the level of difficulty (from more basic to more advanced). Each subsequent module builds upon prior knowledge gained in the previous module (click on the title to access the module): 

(1) Introduction to research integrity: a module that introduces the basic principles of research integrity and asks you to apply the ECoC to your own context.

(2) Relevance of virtue ethics to research integrity - an introduction: a module that introduces the relevance of virtue ethics for research integrity and asks you to reflect on research integrity issues. 

(3) Virtue ethics applied under current research conditions: a module that addresses more systemic issues, like pressure to perform in research, and relates these to virtue ethics and the individual experience as a researcher.
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{{Instruction Step Trainee
|Instruction Step Title=Complete the assignments and readings for the first face-to-face session – 5h
|Instruction Step Text=To prepare for the face-to-face session you will:  

'''a. Read the following theme pages on The Embassy of Good Science''' 


I. Virtues in research integrity 

II. Moral conflict and moral dilemma 

III. Values and norms 

IV. Dialogue versus debate  

'''b. Read the instruction manuals of the exercises that will be experienced and facilitated during the training (click on the title to see the manual)''' 


I. Self-declaration approach: a reflection on the varieties of goodness in research 

II. Debate and dialogue 

III. Virtues and norms 

IV. The middle position 

V. Dilemma game


'''c. Fill in the following forms and send them to your trainer within the established deadline:''' 


I. Self-declaration sheet, (will be sent to you by your trainer) 

II. Case reflection form, (will be sent to you by the trainer)
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{{Instruction Remarks Trainee
|Has Remarks=This training has been developed by the VIRT2UE project, which has received funding form the European Union’s H2020 research programme under grant agreement N 741782.
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{{Instruction Perspective Trainer
|Is About=This manual provides practical guidance on how to  prepare to conduct a blended learning train-the trainerprogram in research integrity. This training builds on a virtue-based approach to research integrity and aims to support the adoption of the principles and practices outlined in the European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity (ECoC). The program is composed of offline and online modules.
|Important Because=This training program aims to train trainers to conduct a virtue-based research integrity training. It is composed of online and offline components which are designed to allow for flexibility. The program aims to (further) develop knowledge about relevant concepts of research integrity and to promote the development of didactical skills necessary to foster reflection about motivations to engage in good research practices among trainers in training. The program aims to: 1) promote the development of didactical skills necessary to foster virtue-based reflection about motivations to engage in good research practices among trainees and 2) support and reflect on the adoption of didactical approaches suitable for their work context. Trainers are encouraged to adapt materials in order to make them more suitable for the context in which they will offer their training. This supports contextualised teaching across different countries and disciplines and promotes the internalisation of the practices and principles of the ECoC.
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{{Instruction Step Trainer
|Instruction Step Title=Set the dates and program for your training
|Instruction Step Text=The training is composed of three elements: 1) online materials and 2) face-to-face meetings (divided into two sessions) 3) practice in one’s own context. Trainees should invest about 60 hours in total (see below for an overview).
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!Time
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{{!}}Online course
{{!}}Introduction to research integrity and virtue ethics, the ECoC and the main concepts used during the training + Reflection on personal experiences
{{!}}4 h
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{{!}}Preparatory assignments
{{!}}Completing the assignments in preparation for the face-to-face training
{{!}}5 h
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{{!}}First participatory session(s)
{{!}}Experiencing the exercises and reflecting on how to facilitate exercises
{{!}}16 h
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{{!}}Interim practice work
{{!}}Practicing the exercises in own institution/ context + preparing for follow up session
{{!}}27 h
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{{!}}Follow -up participatory sessions
{{!}}Reflecting on and discussing experiences + Practicing selected exercises + Discussion of didactical implementation in own context
{{!}}8 h
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Tot. 60 h

As a trainer you will need to make sure that your trainees get the preparation material in due time and reserve time for the first participatory sessions.
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|Instruction Step Title=Divide tasks
|Instruction Step Text=The training program as a whole demands a significant commitment from trainers so it is highly recommended to involve a colleague in the organization and facilitation of the training (especially for the face-to-face sessions).
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{{Instruction Step Trainer
|Instruction Step Title=Plan the training schedule and time in between the participatory sessions
|Instruction Step Text=Sufficient time should be given to trainees to prepare for the first session and for practicing the exercises in between the sessions. When preparing the schedule for the training you: 

a. Distribute preparation materials (including online modules and assignments) at least one month prior to the first participatory session. 

b. Plan at least two months’ time in between the first participatory session(s) and the follow up session.
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{{Instruction Step Trainer
|Instruction Step Title=Organize the first participatory session(s)
|Instruction Step Text=The overall goal of the first session is to introduce the five exercises which represent the face-to-face/participatory part of the blended learning training and to prepare trainees to practice facilitating the exercises themselves. When planning the first session you: 

a. Plan enough time per exercise (minimum 2 h). 

As a trainer, you will first facilitate the exercises and let the trainees experience them. Then you will describe and explain the knowledge and competencies needed to facilitate the exercise as a trainer. Make time for pauses between the exercises for trainees to relax and reflect. Depending on the time schedule, it may also be necessary to provide food and drinks (or directions to restaurants or stores nearby). 

b. Provide time to explain what trainees are expected to do in between the first and the follow up participatory sessions . You might consider providing opportunities to collectively reflect on how to plan their training practice and whether it would be necessary to adapt the exercises based on the characteristics of the group of participants they will train in their own work setting
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{{Instruction Step Trainer
|Instruction Step Title=Plan the follow up participatory session
|Instruction Step Text=The overall goal of the follow up participatory session is to allow trainees to practice the facilitation of the exercises supervised by a trainer, reflect on their experiences with the exercises and on how to use and potentially adapt the training materials in their own particular context. Also, the  session is dedicated to answering questions or solving issues that might have arisen for trainees when practicing the exercises in their own work setting. For instance, what facilitated/ impeded learning, how can those impeding factors be worked around or avoided in future trainings, and if reflection sessions supported learners’ learning process. When planning the follow up session you:

a. Plan enough time for practicing the exercises and for answering questions. If you have limited time, give priority to those exercises which trainees need more support with (based on their self-reflection forms).
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{{Instruction Step Trainer
|Instruction Step Title=Invite trainees to participate in your training
|Instruction Step Text=Once you have designed the program and the time schedule you advertise the training and invite participants. In order to decide who to invite please consider that the VIRT2UE training primarily targets researchers or trainers/educators/teachers who have a background in research (i.e. are or have been working as researchers) and who want to become research integrity trainers. Trainees of your training should have a basic understanding of research integrity. To invite people to join your training you can use the template invitation letter.
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{{Instruction Step Trainer
|Instruction Step Title=Distribute assignments and the program
|Instruction Step Text=Inform your trainees about what to do in preparation for the training by asking them to read "Preparation for Virt2ue training" (for trainees). Set clear deadlines and give clear instructions (including contact details) for the submission of the required preparatory material (i.e. Self-declaration sheet and case reflection form).
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{{Instruction Remarks Trainer
|Has Remarks=This training has been developed by the VIRT2UE project, which has received funding form the European Union’s H2020 research programme under grant agreement N 741782. 

In order to become certified VIRT2UE trainers, trainees have to train 10 others, preferably trainers. If it is not feasible to train 10 trainers they may also train researchers as facilitators.
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