Anyone wishing to facilitate small group teaching more effectively.
Course Description:
This half day workshop aims to give advice on ways of designing, planning and leading small group teaching sessions such as seminars and tutorials. The focus will be on exploring a number of ways in which tutors can encourage all their students to participate, gain skills and learn effectively in their classes.
Course Tutor:
This course will be delivered by a member of the University’s Professional Development team.
Learning outcomes:
By the end of this workshop participants should be able to:
Discuss the skills, abilities and attitudes commonly used by an effective tutor;
Explore (and experience) the use of several small group teaching methods and techniques;
Respond thoughtfully to a number of difference tutoring situations that they may encounter;
Consider how to respond to the diverse needs of their students.
Describe the key purposes of seminar and tutorial teaching in their disciplines;
Identify the most important features of an effective seminar/tutorial.