Discovering Teaching for Technical Specialists: Workshop 1 – Self leadership and preparing for success  

This course is part of the Discovering Teaching for Technical Specialists pathway 

Course Pre-requisite 

It is suggested that the online e-course "Introduction to How Students Learn" is completed before taking this course. 

Overview  

This session supports you in developing self-leadership and self-awareness to enhance your career development. It explores effective preparation for teaching, student support and signposting as well as approaches to creating an inclusive and positive learning environment. 

Learning outcomes  

1. Awareness self-leadership and how it can support your career success   

1. Use self reflection tools to develop self-awareness and identify areas for growth.  

1. Identify future development opportunities that support you in achieving your future career goals   

1. Apply effective strategies for planning and preparing for teaching sessions 

1. Consider when students may need support and where they could be signposted to 

1. Reflect on how to create an inclusive learning environment and how your own role can foster a positive learning experience. 

Please note: that this is an interactive session, and active participation is expected throughout all activities, including breakout rooms. To get the most out of the session, we recommend joining from an environment where you can fully engage.   
 

Who should attend?  

This pathway is specifically tailored for:  

• Technicians who deliver demonstrations, practical classes, workshops, or laboratory teaching. 

• Technical staff who supervise students undertaking practical, experimental, or project-based work. 

• Technical specialists who support hands-on learning, technical skills development, and experiential learning activities. 

• Staff looking to build evidence of their contribution to teaching and learning within a technical career pathway. 

Attendance: Participants are required to attend a minimum of 90% of any Discovering Teaching courses and workshops to be marked as "Attended." Online attendance is tracked through the attendance record generated by Microsoft Teams, which monitors login times and the duration of attendance in the session. For more information, please refer to the full attendance record which can be found on the Discovering Teaching Moodle site.  
 
Dates  

9 December 2026 14:00 – 16:00 online  

14 January 2027 10:00 – 12:00 in person on University Campus (room TBC) 

This course is delivered by a member of the Educator Academy