This is an optional unit in the Discovering Teaching Pathway 

 Pre-Requisite 

It is recommended to complete the online course “How Students Learn" (available mid Sept 24) before taking this course. 

Overview 

This training course equips you with the skills to deliver engaging sessions that significantly enhance student learning and participation. You will explore active learning techniques, discover effective questioning strategies, and learn how to foster a psychologically safe environment for your students. This course provides practical tools and insights to ensure that every session is interactive and impactful.  

 

Learning Outcomes  

At the end of this session, you will be able to:  

• Deliver engaging sessions that enhance student learning and participation 

• Use questioning techniques to increase student engagement 

• Create a psychologically safe environment to support student learning 

 

Who should attend?  

 Staff and PGR’s who are at the beginning of your teaching journey. You may be a:  

• Newly appointed Post Graduate Teaching Assistant (PGTA’s) 
• Demonstrator 
• Technician 
• Anyone who has aspects of delivery or support of teaching and learning in their role and is new to teaching. E.g. roles such as: librarians, careers advisors, education and student engagement, residential experience, support and wellbeing, and counselling.
• Post Graduate Research student (PGR’s)

 

This course is delivered by a member of the Learning and Development Team