This half day small group course is designed to help demonstrators develop skills in managing practical laboratory and computing classes in Science and Engineering.
Learning Outcomes:
Participants will:
Consider the demonstrator's role before, during and after the practical.
Compare strategies for encouraging effective learning.
Review an example of working with undergraduate students in a practical situation.
Look at ways of tackling some common problems in laboratory classes.
This course will be run by a Professional Development (Learning and Teaching) colleague.
Who should attend?
Postgraduate research students who are involved in teaching practical laboratory or computing classes in Science and Engineering.