Foundations of University teaching
GIHE offers an intensive two-day workshop on Foundations of University Teaching (PDF 514k) for new full-time or contract members of academic staff, who have little or no teaching experience in higher education.
The University requires all full-time staff new to University teaching to complete the workshop series which provides an opportunity to become acquainted with the University’s strategic learning and teaching priorities and to explore a range of practical strategies for enhancing classroom practice and curriculum design.
The GIHE offers this two-day, intensive mode program twice each year. The workshop also enables staff to network with colleagues and learn from fellow academic staff members while exploring key topics in learning and teaching including:
- Understanding student learning in higher education
- Designing learning opportunities to enhance engagement and student outcomes
- Optimising student learning in small groups
- Effective teaching in large classes
- Practical strategies for enhancing assessment and feedback
- Tips from experienced colleagues: A panel of effective teachers share strategies for good practice
- Evaluating your teaching and documenting your teaching practice
Registration is essential for all GIHE professional development events and staff are advised to register early to avoid disappointment. To register for any of the programs advertised, please respond to gihe-register@griffith.edu.au with your name, school and contact details.