Links to Australasian University Foundation Programs Web
pages
If your program details do not appear here, but you would
like to be represented, please email heather.smigiel@flinders.edu.au
with details.
Australia
Edith Cowan University
All new staff at ECU are required to participate in a three hour workshop in teaching at ECU. In addition, casual academic staff are required to participate in a six-hour workshop, a reciprocal peer observation of teaching and participate in three meetings wit the unit coordinator . All new ongoing and contracted staff are required to participate in a semester-length course Teaching@ECU: Principles and Practices. If completed at an appropriate standard this course can count towards the Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching.
University
of South Australia
The Teaching @ UniSA program is designed to improve the teaching
skills of academic staff through an exploration of a range of
teaching and learning issues.
James
Cook University
A suite of university-wide induction programs for academics
was introduced in 2004 as conditions of probation. Teaching
at JCU: Principles and Practices for academics new
to university teaching is a 2-day face-to-face program with
a series of follow-up tasks to be completed within the first
year of appointment, and an online Blackboard organization site
with discussion forum and information posted. It complements
HR online induction, School-based specifics, and an induction
into research currently being developed by Research Division.
It is proposed to articulate the induction program with the
Graduate Certificate offered by the School of Education. Shorter
induction programs are offered as refreshers for experienced
teachers, and for sessional staff.
University
of Wollongong
The Introduction to Tertiary Teaching course (ITT) is offered
to all University of Wollongong academic teaching staff and
casual teaching staff through the Centre for Educational Development
and Interactive Resources (CEDIR) at no cost. ITT is comprised
of three units is designed to be completed over one or two sessions.
University
of Sydney
3-day professional development program run by the Institute
for Teaching and Learning (ITL) for staff at the University
of Study. The purpose of this program, facilitated by ITL academic
staff, is to give you a basic introduction to higher education
teaching and learning principles
University
of Technology, Sydney
A web site offering advice, information and further resources
for new academics
University
of New England
Teaching and Learning Centre conducts orientation programs for
new academic staff. These are held regularly and focus on the
expectations of and support for academic staff at UNE with respect
to teaching and research. They are held in conjunction with
an orientation program for both academic and general staff which
covers a range of UNE-wide information relevant to all staff.
Victoria
University of Technology
CEDS offers a program of workshops for new teachers throughout
the year. These include Teaching Techniques, Technologies for
Teaching, Using web based resources for teaching, Assessing
student learning, Peer reviewed teaching. These are conducted
in a 3 day program or as modules.
La
Trobe University
The ADU acknowledges a special responsibility for new and inexperienced
academic staff. It offers a range of programs each February
and June, with follow up activities and the opportunity for
individual consultation throughout the year. The ADU presents
workshops and seminars throughout the year. These are designed
to support staff in their ongoing efforts to enhance the quality
of their students' learning. Topics covered include: The essentials
of course planning, Teaching large and small groups in different
settings, Aspects of understanding and improving student learning
and assessment. Specialisations such as postgraduate supervision
and inclusive teaching are also included.
University
of Melbourne
The University provides an integrated Academic Staff Orientation
and Induction to Teaching program for commencing academic staff.
The program covers information essential for making an effective
start to an academic career within the University. All recent
and new academic appointees are strongly encouraged to participate
in the program.
This is a 2 day program.
Monash
University
This intensive, workshop held over three and a half days is
intended for beginning academics who have had at least one semester's
experience of university teaching. The program includes an introduction
to: planning and preparing to teach and assess, reflecting on
and evaluating teaching practice, lecturing and small group
teaching
The
University of Adelaide
The Teaching at University course focuses on learning and teaching
at Adelaide University. The course is designed for staff teaching,
or intending to teach, in a university. Teaching at University
courses are open to all academic staff at the University of
Adelaide. One of the conditions of tenure is that staff should
undertake a program of teaching development.
Flinders
University
Staff Development and Training Unit (SD&TU) provides a Flinders
Foundations of University Teaching program (FFOUT) aimed at
newly appointed staff who are new to university teaching. FFOUT
is delivered in two parts: Part 1: a common core undertaken
by all participants. This is a four day intensive course and
each day takes a particular focus: How Students Learn and What
is Worth Learning at University, Translating Learning Outcomes
and Needs into a Design for Teaching, Developing an Academic
Career in the University Educational Context, Assessment of
Learning and Evaluation of Teaching. Part 2: a Personal Learning
Portfolio designed according to participants' particular needs.
University
of Western Australia
Staff who are relatively new to the university or staff with
teaching experience who want to refine, test out, validate or
develop their present conceptions of good teaching and the practices
they currently engage in as teachers. The program is open
to academic, general and research staff who may be involved
in teaching. Participation in the workshop, the online module
and the follow up sessions gives advanced standing towards a
Graduate Diploma in Education (Tertiary and Adult) from Murdoch
University. Duration: Initial Workshop: 2.5 days (17 hours)
Online module: 2 hours,Follow - Up program: Seven 2 hour sessions,
during semester (14 hours), Total: 33 hours
The
University of Queensland
This four day course for new academics has two parts. The first
part of the course will be run over three days and will focus
on skills and methods to facilitate tertiary teaching and learning.
The skills emphasis will be framed by current developments in
teaching and learning theory and understandings of the tertiary
teacher as a reflective practitioner who strives for continuing
improvement in her or his professional practice. The second
part of the course, run later in the semester, will be structured
in response to needs identified by participants. New academic
staff will be supported throughout their first year at the University
of Queensland by staff from TEDI and be given opportunities
to continue formal professional development.
Australian National
University
A series of 6 seminars held for all staff with an interest in
teaching. Participants in this seminar series will discuss key
issues in teaching, learning and supervisory practice, with
an emphasis on practical case studies and individuals' own experiences
University of Newcastle
The Graduate Certificate in the Practice of Tertiary Teaching
is offered through the Faculties of the University. The Coordination
and delivery of the courses is provided by staff with recognised
expertise from across the University. The Program consists
of 3 core courses and participants then choose one of three
electives - Student Centred Teaching, Online Learning and Supervision
and Mentoring. The development of a teaching portfolio is a
theme across all courses and mentoring at the School level
is also provided.
NEW ZEALAND
Lincoln
University
Teaching and Learning Services run a two-day workshop annually,
providing new staff with the opportunity to get to grips with
being a teacher at Lincoln and to meet other staff and form
a network that will help support you as you settle into your
role.
University
of Auckland
The Induction course consists of two components A and B:
A. Introduction to the University
This a one-day workshop in three sections. The first outlines
the University and employment matters; the second deals with
facilities and services to support university staff; the third
focuses on research and the services that support the academic
staff member in this role. A small team of key people will comprise
a panel for each of the three sections.
B. Principles and Practice of University Teaching/Learning
This 12 hour course is spread over three days to allow for
reflection and practical application of core concepts in course
design and teaching. Through participation in the course, staff
will become familiar with the notion of deep approaches to student
learning and how to encourage it through ecological alignment
of outcomes, assessment, teaching mode, content selection and
evaluation. The course is complemented by online resources which
assist with practical application of the principles in the departmental
context. Attendance is credited towards the forthcoming Certificate
in University Teaching and Learning.
Auckland
University of Technology
The Centre for Educational and Professional Development offers
academic staff several options for induction to the university.
All staff (academic and allied) attend 'A Good start'. Whereas
the Introduction to teaching, learning and research is aimed
at new academic staff and is offered as a block course over
two days or a series of eleven workshops.
The 'Introduction to teaching, learning and research' program
is a series of eleven introductory practical workshops aimed
at new, part time and contract lecturers with limited or no
teaching experience. It is also useful for teaching staff who
want a ''refresher''. Staff are welcome to attend one session,
or several, or all. The series is also delivered as a block
course at the start of each semester. These sessions provide
basic skills for new teachers until they are able to attend
the Certificate in Tertiary Teaching. If required, the workshops
can be adapted to suit specific needs of individual program
or module groups.
'A Good Start' is an eight hour introductory seminar designed
to welcome and familiarise new staff members to AUT. All new
staff are expected to attend the two half-day sessions which
are offered on the first and second Friday of each month. The
seminars are offered in a one full day format three times during
the year. The first session, 'Getting On at AUT' introduces
new staff to key people, places and ideas that are central to
AUT. Participants will extend personal networks and resources
and develop strategies to integrate and succeed as a staff member
at AUT. Session two, 'The Way of life at AUT,' covers a range
of university wide policies, aspects of organisational culture
as well as some of the legal obligations and standards expected
of AUT staff.
University
of Canterbury
ITALIC: Integrating Teaching and Learning in Context An on-line
professional development course designed for both new and experienced
university teachers. ITALIC offers a valuable opportunity to
reflect on and make changes to current teaching practices, participate
in lively, teaching-related discussion with colleagues from
across the Canterbury and Lincoln campuses and begin an engagement
with the scholarship of teaching. It is also a good opportunity
to experience on-line learning from the students' perspective!
The course involves on-line discussion forums based around fortnightly
'themes'. An important aspect of ITALIC involves working with
colleagues in small groups to give and receive feedback on selected
aspects of teaching (eg planning, delivery, assessment, evaluation).
Participation is likely to involve a time commitment of approximately
5 hours per fortnight.
University
of Waikato
Academic Staff Induction Program
This program is offered by the Teaching and Learning Development
Unit (TLDU) and is offered before the commencement of each major
teaching semester (not Summer School). It consists of a range
of modules designed to assist both new and existing academic
staff in a wide range of knowledge and skill development. Titles
include: Conceptions of Teaching and Learning, Designing Courses
and Classes, Using Your Voice Effectively, Using Technology
to Enhance Learning, Teaching for Student Diversity, Facilitating
Tutorials, Teaching for Learning in Labs and Practicals, Principles
of Assessment, Developing a Teaching Portfolio, etc.
Massey
University
New teaching staff appointed to a full time position for more
than a year are also strongly urged to complete the Teaching
Development Program in their first year and are required
to complete it within two years. Those appointed for one year
or less or on a part time basis are required to attend specific
half day courses.
Victoria
University of Wellington
It is a university requirement that ALL newly appointed teaching
staff (regardless of experience and including those on short-term
appointments) attend the Orientation to Teaching program during
the first 12 months of their employment. Furthermore, staff
with less than three years of tertiary teaching experience are
expected to complete a total of 20 hours of professional development
within their first two years of employment. The Orientation
to Teaching program is spread over four days in February,
with two short (2 hour) follow-up sessions later in the semester.
All the workshops will be interactive, practical sessions, informed
by relevant research and run by experienced facilitators.
University
of Otago
HEDC offers a range of support activities for new academic staff.
These are listed on the left of this page. Firstly, selected
key documents with essential information have been compiled
and can be accessed electronically. In February we run a three
day introductory course for those relatively new to teaching
and in July the New Staff Conference and New Teachers Day at
which you can meet senior managers and various support staff
from around the university. The conference focuses on how the
university operates, academic careers and Treaty of Waitangi
issues. It is an excellent opportunity for you to meet others
new to the institution. The New Teachers Day is an intensive
one day program suitable for both new teachers and those who
wish to refresh their teaching.
HONG KONG
City University
of Hong Kong
A Teaching Enhancement Course is offered to introduce the fundamental
aspects of learning and teaching to academic staff members who
wish to enhance their teaching. Ten workshops are offered throughout
the first semester.
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