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Introduction to Teaching and Learning
The Academic Wuality and Development Team welcomes postgraduate researchers to enrol onto the Introduction to Teaching and Learning training.
This 7-hour workshop provides an induction into Higher Education learning and teaching and into working as a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) at the University of York.
It aims to build your confidence to teach effectively, offering a grounding for subsequent discipline-specific induction in your department.
All new GTAs are required to complete one version of the Introduction to Teaching and Learning workshop, though all PGRs are welcome, space permitting.
(Your SkillsForge record will show whether you’ve already completed this training.)
What does the training comprise?
The Introduction to Teaching and Learning training consists of:
a three to four hour advance self-study component: to complete and submit in the two weeks before the workshop
plus a three-hour workshop: an interactive workshop** with tasks and discussion
The training covers:
- An overview of teaching and learning in the HE context
- Planning and preparation
- Marking and assessment
- Inclusivity and diversity issues
- Dealing with challenging teaching scenarios
- Support and professional development opportunities for GTAs at York
Which workshop should you sign up for?
There are three different Introduction to Teaching and Learning workshops; you should complete the one recommended by your department:
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Workshop version |
Recommended by these departments
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Facilitating seminars and discussion-based learning |
Archaeology Centre for Women’s Studies Education English and Related Literature Environment and Geography* Health Sciences History History of Art Language and Linguistic Science
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Philosophy Politics Psychology School of Arts and Creative Technologies School for Business and Society Sociology York Law School |
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Facilitating practical and laboratory demonstrations |
Computer Science Environment and Geography* Hull York Medical School (HYMS) School of Physics, Engineering and Technology |
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Facilitating problem-solving and problem-based learning |
Economics and Related Studies Mathematics |
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Biology: contact your GTA Coordinator
Chemistry: contact your GTA Coordinator
Find the dates for each workshop
* Choose according to the focus of your teaching work: if supporting teaching in the social sciences, the department recommends 'Facilitating Seminars', and if in the natural sciences, then 'Facilitating Labs/Practicals'. Contact your GTA Coordinator for any queries.
How to book
Bookings close two weeks before each workshop: this is to ensure you have time to complete the self-study component beforehand. You'll receive it two weeks before the workshop date.
- Choose one workshop, as recommended by your department: see table above.
- Go to SkillsForge and find the relevant Introduction to Teaching and Learning workshop.
- Book a workshop: make sure you are available at that time and can complete the self-study in advance.
Staff, postdoctoral researchers, or PGT students due to commence a PhD shortly can email academic-practice@york.ac.uk if you would like to engage with this training.