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The Training and Study Centre for the Judiciary:

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

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The Training and Study Centre for the Judiciary:

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

  2. Initial training and permanent education for:* judges (in total 2.400 in 2009)* prosecutors (in total approx. 700) * legal supporting staff (in total 5.700 in 2009)* administrative staff (in total 1.600 in 2009)

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

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

  5. 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

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

  7. 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

  8. 2-track coaching system: partnership between training institute and the working place Direct experience Working place Application (of principles and theories) Observing and reflecting on the experience Training institute Conceptualising (deriving principles and theories)

  9. 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.

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

  11. Contentbased educationversusCompetency based education Content based Competency basedTeaching Coaching, managing learning process, facilitating Student relatively passive Student active, responsible Fragmentised Integrated, authentic Content and school-subjects Competencies and working context

  12. 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 educationWe are looking for enthusiastic persons who are ·     able to create a safe and comfortable atmosphere.

  13. Requirements: courts and prosecutor’s offices •  Co-operation with the courts and prosecution officestime 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!)

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

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

  16. Course Design Content Methods Material Model of Didactical Analysis [Objectives (Competencies) Student Characteristics 2 Evaluatie Evaluation u 6+7

  17. 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

  18. 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

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

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

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

  22. Permanent educationstandards • 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”.

  23. Amount of SSR courses • about 300 titles permanent development • about 150 tailor made courses • total about 900 yearly

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

  25. Questions?

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