The workshop can be adapted for particular team needs, so let us know if you would like to arrange this as a Team Workshop.
Staff need(s) the workshop will address
I’d like some help to develop my own online teaching approach, and to help with some of the challenges I have faced.
I’ve got peer observation coming up – how can I get the most benefit from the experience?
Who would benefit from this workshop:
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How the Workshop will contribute to Learning Practice
Explore good observation practice as reflected in the literature.
Discuss practicalities of undertaking observation in online contexts and classrooms.
Identify your own development interests and needs and prepare to take part in collaborative observation.
Consider how observation might form the basis for Action Plans for change.
How the Workshop will develop specific skills aligned with UKPSF
A5
Collaborative Observation in the classroom or online is approached as a strategy for professional development. You explore your own development interests & plan approaches to peer observation to meet them.
Core Knowledge
K2
The workshop & associated live observation provides the opportunity to focus on the implementation of particular learning & teaching methods & deepen your understanding of those approaches.
K3
You explore how to plan the approach to peer observation so as to ensure it is a developmental experience for both observer and observee.
Professional Values
V3
Engaging in peer observation and the associated dialogue with colleagues helps you to develop a sound evidence base for your learning & teaching practice.
How the Workshop supports Fellowship D1, D2 & D3
Staff with at least 1 year teaching/support experience. Typically these are staff who do some teaching/student support but not as the main element of their role, such as:
- Career researchers with some teaching responsibilities
- Learning support, demonstrators or technicians with some teaching responsibilities
- Staff experienced in professional areas but with a limited teaching role
D2 – Fellow of the HEA
Staff for whom teaching or learning support is a significant element of their role such as staff with experience as
- Academic or Support staff holding substantive teaching & learning responsibilities.
- Experienced professionals with substantive teaching & learning responsibilities including for example within workplace settings.
D3 – Senior Fellow of the HEA
Experienced HE teaching staff able to demonstrate sustained impact & influence on the L&T practice of others over a number of years, through
- Leading, managing, organising programmes
- Mentoring other staff
- Departmental, School or other University responsibilities