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September 2018
November 2018
T&L Leadership and You
This workshop is for SDTLs, DDTLs, SDATs, DDATs, Programme Directors and other staff in T&L leadership roles, or who are aspiring to move into such roles. It will provide an introduction to some general leadership concepts, including leadership styles, motivating and supporting others, dealing with challenging behaviour, and developing and communicating your vision and goals. These concepts will be presented in a T&L context. This session aligns with A1, A5, K6, V1, V3 and V4 of the UKPSF.
Find out more »T&L Essentials: Roles and Responsibilities in Teaching & Learning – Who is Who and What is What?
This course is for academic staff with responsibility for teaching and learning within their Schools, staff with particular responsibilities in teaching and learning support, and other interested colleagues. The course explains who does what within the University in the leadership and management of teaching and learning. There will be some explanation of the committee structure and an opportunity for participants to reflect on their own roles. This session aligns with the UKPSF dimensions K6 and V4.
Find out more »Introducing the Academic Tutor System
Following detailed research and consultation, the Personal Tutor System (PTS) Steering Group made 10 recommendations designed to address identified issues with the current PTS and improve the student learning experience at Reading by launching an Academic Tutor System (ATS), delivered in partnership with professional services, which is fit for purpose, engaging and beneficial for both students and staff. Following approval by Senate in March 2018, the ATS Steering Group (formally the PTS Steering Group) have started the process to introduce…
Find out more »Supporting Disabled Students’ Success through Inclusive Teaching
This session is for any teaching staff (including TAs) who currently have limited experience of supporting disabled students. This session will introduce and discuss the range of disabled students we have, their needs in teaching and learning, and how to make your teaching and assessment more inclusive. All those who teach and/or advise colleagues about teaching are welcome (including, eg, SDTLS and Teaching Assistants). This session aligns with A1-A4, K2-K4, K6 and V1-V2 of the UKPSF.
Find out more »Dyslexia And Other Specific Learning Difficulties: Impact At University
Book your place here This session is for all staff and provides an introduction to specific learning difficulties, their impact on students and reasonable adjustments. Following the session you will be able to explain some of the differences and similarities between dyslexia, dyspraxia and other specific difficulties, their academic impact and reasonable adjustments. This session aligns with A1,2,3,4; K3,4, V1,2,4 of the UKPSF.
Find out more »Integrating A Culturally Diverse Cohort: Issues, Challenges And Suggestions
Book your place here. This workshop will encourage informed consideration and discussion of academic practices which may help to foster a greater sense of student belonging in situations of markedly culturally diverse cohorts. Challenges encountered and ideas trialled by colleagues at Reading will be explored and recorded, providing a rich source of suggestions for future development of curricula. This session aligns with A1, A2, A4, K2, K3, V1, V2, V4 of the UKPSF.
Find out more »December 2018
Are Our Undergraduates Prepared For University? Supporting Students Through The Transition To HE
Book your place here. This session is for academic teaching staff and others who work with 1st year undergraduates, especially Academic Tutors. We will explore reported concerns around lack of preparedness for the transition to university study, and discuss ways of mitigating this and supporting students through their first year studies. The session will include opportunities to plan activities for your students, and will discuss feedback from students collected while preparing and delivering the Study Smart pre-entry online course. (For…
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