This workshop is an
introduction to teaching for those postgraduate students or researchers who
have an interest, but are not currently teaching within their role at the
university. It aims to provide participants with a greater understanding and
awareness of the teaching role, and the skills required of a teacher in
higher education.
Over the day we will
consider:
The teaching and
learning environment in Higher Education
Individual
differences in learning
The
characteristics of good and bad teachers
Planning for
teaching and learning
Communicating in a
learning environment
Assessing, marking
and giving feedback
Personal strengths
and weaknesses
By the end of the
workshop participants will have:
Developed their
understanding of the role of a teacher in Higher Education
