Becoming a teacher: an introduction to University teaching for PhD students
25 January and 30 January 2023
1.5 days plus 0.5 day independent and group work (total of 15-16 hours work)
Venue : Neuchâtel, Unimail, Faculty of Science, room B104
Instructor: Marika Fenley, Director of the teaching and learning unit, UniNE
Maximum number of participants: 15
Description
This workshop offers an introduction to University teaching. Together we will discuss what good teaching is, why it matters, and how to create an inclusive and welcoming learning environment for your students. Teaching can be stressful, especially in the beginning of your career, and we will explore how structure and scaffolding can help both you and your students succeed.
The workshop will be interactive and structured in several units.
Program
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Day 1 (25 January 2023)
8:15—9:00 Welcome and introduction to the workshop
9:00—9:45 Learning and why teaching matters
9:45—10:00 Coffee Break
10:00—12:00 How to get started: Foundations for teaching
12:00—13:15 Break
13:15—14:45 How to get started: learning outcomes
14:45—15:00 Coffee Break
15:00—16:30 Course design
16:30—17:30 Creating a welcoming community
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Day 2 (30 January 2023)
8:15—9:45 Active learning
9:45—10:00 Coffee Break
10:00—11:00 Active learning
11:00—12:00 Feedback and assessment
12:00—12:05 Micro break
12:05—13:15 Coping with classroom challenges
13:15—13:30 Conclusion
Learning outcomes
After this workshop, you will be able to...
- …describe pedagogical practices based on evidence-based educational research
- ...plan your course and activities according to your learning outcomes
- ...explain active learning and why it is important
- ...identify conditions that encourage students’ active participation
- …describe how feedback is important for learning and for teaching
Credits
Credits: 1.0
Category: Transferable skills (T)
