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The Centre for Transformative Learning (CTL) are providing two workshops for PGRs new to teaching on Monday, September 15, and Tuesday, September 16, 2025 from 14:00-16:00 on both days.
The workshops, which are facilitated by , address key aspects of teaching in Higher Education, offering practical ideas and methods to help you build confidence and competence in your new role.
The first workshop (Introduction to Teaching and Learning I) introduces the broader teaching context, explores the relationship between teaching and learning, and provides insights into building inclusive and supportive learning communities.
The second workshop (Introduction to Teaching and Learning II) looks at practical techniques such as active learning strategies, student-centered approaches, and integrating meaningful assessment into your teaching practice.
The sessions will guide you through the following:
- Developing your personal approach to teaching and learning.
- Planning effective and engaging classes.
- Approaches for encouraging student engagement.
- Understanding the role of assessment and feedback in the learning process.
These workshops are an excellent starting point for developing the skills and confidence to thrive in your dual role as a researcher and educator.
You can find more information about the workshops, and how to register for them, below.
Professional Development Workshops September 2025 |
Introduction to Teaching and Learning I & II - online Facilitator: Dr, Michael Wride, Transformative Pedagogies Lead, Centre for Transformative Learning Please join us for these two interactive webinars aimed at those staff who are new to teaching. They occur on consecutive days and build on each other. The workshops focus on some key areas related to teaching in Higher Education. They will provide a set of ideas and methods to help prepare you for your role in relation to developing your approach to teaching and learning, the components of class planning, engaging students and the importance of assessment and feedback. This first webinar focuses on the teaching context, the relationship between teaching & learning and building learning communities, while the second webinar explores active learning strategies, student centred approaches and embedding assessment. |
Monday Sept 15th, 2 pm – 4 pm Registration:
Tuesday Sept 16th, 2 pm – 4 pm Registration: |
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