aktiv-hoch-r" is an evidence-based exercise programme which imparts knowledge of sports science and motivational aspects. So "aktiv-hoch-r" is not just about the physical exercises, but also includes educational aspects to the programme. The aim of "aktiv-hoch-r" is to inspire participants at an early stage to make a personal commitment to regular physical activity by helping them to understand the benefits for their long-term health. The programme should help them to self-motivate themselves

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... continue this for life. To motivate people with rheumatic diseases to adopt an active lifestyle, "aktivhoch-r" uses a holistic approach, involving positive experiences of movement and playful tasks. The focus is on the individual capability of each participant. So in "aktiv-hoch-r" classes participants learn how to move and how to exercise in a health-promoting way. They learn how to dose load in strength and endurance exercises. They also learn about the effects of regular physical activity on the body. There is a strong focus on self-efficacy, attitude and motivation: participants learn how to develop strategies to motivate themselves to do physical activity. This presentation provides some theoretical and practical insights into "aktivhoch-r". The first strategic aim of EULAR for the period 218-2023 is to be the leading provider of education in Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases (RMDs). The benefits that the rheumatology community gets from high levels of education in the field of RMDs result in an increased knowledge of them as well as in the optimization of their management. This leads to a significant relief to the lives of people with RMDs. EULAR has traditionally been a strong supplier of education in rheumatology and the launch of the EULAR School of Rheumatology has further increased the EULAR's educational offering and its quality, by providing tailored learning materials, improving access to high quality education in the field of RMDs and developing innovative learning methods and recognised EULAR certifications. The School of Rheumatology is as a fully integrated operational entity contained within EULAR which combines all educational offers, whether they are live courses, online courses, books, webinars or any other material, under one roof. In addition to the already existing offering, in the last years a team of experts in RMDs and with a solid experience in education has been working in the development of new activities and material addressed to rheumatologists, undergraduates, trainees, teachers, researchers, health professionals, and people with RMDs. Then, these new products, which integrate and further enrich the wide spectrum of existing offering, are tailored to the interests and fields of activity of different targets within the rheumatology community and are presented according to the most innovative educational methods. The use of a new learning management system which perfectly matches the current digital era, allows an optimized presentation and use of the new EULAR education opportunities. With the modern and rapid developments of the Rheumatology discipline, the EULAR School of Rheumatology is today taking its educational offerings, services and products to a global audience worldwide. Key Messages: . The EULAR School of Rheumatology is an innovative educational model with new approaches, products and technologies which reflect the changing needs of the learners whether they are rheumatologists, undergraduates, trainees, teachers, researchers, health professionals, and people with RMDs. . The EULAR School of Rheumatology represents a new era for education in RMDs. This is not an easy task to do in 20 minutes, but we will try to engage the attendee and to pass the message through. The most important take home message of this lecture will be that "it is the learning, not the teaching, what we must master". Good teachers are, therefore, mere facilitators of the learning process, not the stars. This lecture will have two parts, one dedicated to teaching in general and a second one on assessment (because assessment style drives learning behaviour). Four are the principles of teaching in medicine: 1) orientation not only to knowledge but to problem solving, 2) adaptation to needs, 3) evaluation of the efficacy of teaching, and 4) learning should be enjoyable. We will review each one of these principles and how to implement them in our daily teaching. Things like preparing a lesson plan, or tips to engage learners, will be part of this lecture. In the second part we will outline how to improve assessment and generate good questions.