Programme overview
The workshops complement any generic-based institutional training delegates might receive (and in some institutions exempts attendees from parts of such training). They are facilitated by experienced economics lecturers.
The workshops enable participants to discuss and evaluate the effective teaching of economics in small-group classes, tutorials, seminars and workshops, including:
- managing student expectations
- different seminar types (face-to-face and online)
- dealing with diversity
- marking and feedback
All sessions have been adapted to the changed environment in which a blended teaching and learning approach will be the predominant form of delivery.
Registration has closed for these sessions.
Compulsory sessions
Upon registration, you are automatically signed up for all compulsory sessions. Where multiple dates are listed, please attend the most convenient for you.
| Module Title | Overview | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Key topics, orientation and introductions | Detailed introduction to course and UK HE environment; meet the cohort | Fri 18 Sept (3pm-4.30pm) |
| Engaging with students | ||
| Engaging small groups of students | Engaging small groups in seminars and online teaching environments | Thu 1 Oct (1pm-2.30pm) Fri 2 Oct (10am-11.30am), Tue 6 Oct (2pm-3.30pm) or Fri 9 Oct (12pm-1.30pm) |
| Assessment and feedback | ||
| Marking and feedback | Developing effective and fair marking practices; providing feedback that promotes student learning | Mon 26 Oct (2pm) |
| Summing up | ||
| Panel discussion and course conclusions | Chance to ask additional questions; ideas for additional resources | Fri 30 Oct (2pm) |
Optional (recommended) sessions
| Module Title | Overview | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Planning courses and teaching | ||
| Creating learning communities | Understanding your students’ needs; meeting the challenge of moving online; VLE design and management | Mon 21 Sept (3pm-4.30pm) or Wed 23 Sept (3pm-4.30pm) |
| Inclusive teaching | Creating an inclusive classroom; ensuring student voices are heard | Tue 29 Sept (3pm-4.30pm) |
| Engaging with students | ||
| Engaging small groups online | A workshop for GTAs who have attended our training previously. Focused on engaging students in an online environment | Fri 9 Oct (3.30pm) |
| Facilitating effective groupwork | Encouraging students to effectively work together in class and online | Wed 14 Oct (3pm) |
| Games and experiments | Using interactive games and experiments to engage students | Thurs 15 Oct (1pm) |
