Remote Energy — Programs for Instructors

ASPIRE Solar Educator Program

Remote Energy’s instructional development program gives new PV instructors an opportunity to grow their skills and confidence to deliver effective and safe PV training programs with hands-on labs. We’re seeking to partner with educational organizations who share our mission of high-quality solar training, have a focus on gender equity, and aspire to develop solar training programs in their community.

Through ASPIRE, students have the opportunity to work with a mentor to purchase solar lab equipment, take the virtual Solar Educator training course to learn how to safely teach hands-on labs, host and teach an in-country hands-on lab class, create a plan to increase target number of students trained, and implement overall solar objectives & collect student metrics.

Teaching a solar technical class is a blend of many things - knowledge of the technical information, keeping your students engaged, and managing class dynamics.
Choosing a qualified solar expert is a great starting point - so the technical knowledge can be transferred. We recognize that diversity in the instructor pool is crucial for reaching a broader range of individuals interested in pursuing a career in the solar industry. Moreover, we focus on refining interpersonal skills to manage class dynamics effectively. Our instructors learn to adapt their teaching styles to cater to different learning preferences, fostering an atmosphere where every student feels empowered to ask questions and participate actively in their learning journey.

WHY JOIN THE ASPIRE PROGRAM?

Partner organizations will receive Solar DC system lab kits with accompanying worksheets and teacher lab guides
Graduating teachers can offer Remote Energy’s Units 1 & 2 hands-on lab classes
Exceptional graduates are eligible to participate in Remote Energy’s Solar Educator Mentorship and have paid opportunities to co-teach Remote Energy’s Master Trainers
Graduating teachers will be eligible to continue building their knowledge and take Unit 3& 4 and Teaching Units 3&4 to expand their lab kits to include larger solar systems with AC
Partner organizations will get discounted rates to send students through the Remote Energy Solar Fundamentals online program
Partner organizations will be listed on the Remote Energy website as a location to get hands-on training
Remote Energy will jointly market hands-on lab courses and profile our partner organizations on social media

Solar Educator Courses

As a prerequisite for the teachers program, participants must complete the Solar PV System Fundamentals with Energy Storage online coursework for the units they aspire to teach. Participants will then complete the Teaching Units, which include comprehensive teacher resources and instructor development opportunities that extend beyond the development of technical skills.

CLASSES INCLUDE:

✓ Instructional videos
✓ Comprehensive lesson plans & resources
✓ Hands-on lab consulting and development
✓ Live zoom sessions
✓ Practice teaching opportunities
✓ Personalized instructor mentoring
✓ Opportunities to customize curriculum to meet regional needs
✓ Peer to peer networking for solar educators
✓ Curriculum licensing for online or in-person instruction

6 Units

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This course is specifically designed for teachers who will be offering hands-on labs that correspond with Remote Energy’s Units 1 & 2, Solar PV Direct Systems & PV DC System Fundamentals. The course focuses on the development of teaching skills for implementing hands-on labs and other capacity building techniques relevant to the development of a solar training program. Teachers are provided equipment lists for the solar labs and individualized consultation on local equipment purchasing. Participants will video themselves teaching course topics and get personalized feedback from the Remote Energy instructors. Participants will receive lab worksheets and instructional videos that provide tips for safely conducting labs, and purchasing consultation for selecting appropriate, locally available.
Labs Include:
• Pumping water with PV module
• Exploring the effects of temperature, tilt, orientation, and shade on a PV module
• Testing a PV module with DMM
• Assembling, commissioning, and testing a DC System
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ORGANIZATION REQUIREMENTS:

Have goals of training at least 80 women, men, and youth per year for 3 years
Nominate 2 or more committed teachers
Responsible for the compensation of the teachers hours to attend the Program (including time to purchase lab equipment and report mentoring and evaluation data)

TEACHER REQUIREMENTS:

Aspire to expand their skill set and create a lasting impact in their communities
Successfully completed Remote Energy’s Unit 1 & Unit 2 course
Has the capability to access an online course and attend ZOOM sessions
Proficiency in written and oral English is required