Educating in a Great Research University

Learning and Teaching Workshops for Schools

'Our programs must continue to embed the integration and application of current research, as an integral building block of the scholarship of teaching.' (University Strategic Plan, 2008-2012, p.8)
 

Workshops on current, strategic themes in learning and teaching, co-created with Schools for the delivery of programs tailored to meet each School's particular requirements, in order to improve student engagement.

Assessment and feedback, design and quality

This workshop discusses the processes and tools that provide quality assessments for students.

Contact: Edward Palmer, email, ph: 831 36036

Go to: [assessment workshop details]

Curriculum (re)design

This workshop considers how existing course or program components align and ways that coherent curriculum design can develop student academic literacy and research skills for effective learning.

Contact: John Willison, email, ph: 831 33219

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Engaging students through effective presentations

This practical workshop focuses on simple and effective presentation strategies, such as obtaining peer feedback on teaching and using language persuasively, to optimise student learning.

Contact: Kogi Naidoo, email, ph: 831 36088

Go to: [engaging students workshop details]

Large lectures and interactivity

Principles and specific techniques that utilise online and simple technologies will be presented that enable academics to run interactive large lectures.

Contact: John Willison, email, ph: 831 33219

Go to: [large lectures workshop details]

Online learning and teaching

This workshops details a practical approach to maintaining an interactive online presence for students.

Contact: Edward Palmer, email, ph: 831 36036

Go to: [online learning workshop details]

Plagiarism, detection and pre-emption

A practical look at the use of detection software, and the implications of the data it provides. Pre-empting plagiarism among students from diverse backgrounds may be an emphasis.

Contact: Ursula McGowan, email, ph: 831 34745

Go to: [plagiarism workshop details]

Research Skill Development (RSD) in the curriculum

This workshop emphasises the development of undergraduates' research skills in the context of disciplinary content. This approach has shown substantial benefits for students and academics in Australian universities.

Contact: John Willison, email, ph: 831 33219

Go to: [research skill workshop details]

Sessional teacher induction

One or more workshops for sessional staff on topics such as engaging students, active learning, answering difficult questions, and ensuring student safety.

Contact: Ursula McGowan, email, ph: 831 34745

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Spoken language strategies for NESB staff

For academic staff experiencing communication difficulties in their teaching, this workshop will help them learn and practice simple strategies for effective communication. Suitable for groups of 3-10 staff.

Contact: Ursula McGowan, email, ph: 831 34745

Go to: [spoken language workshop details]

Please contact Kogi Naidoo by email, or telephone 831 36088, if you wish to discuss other strategic foci.