Centre for Bioscience, The Higher Education Academy


 

Professional Development Event

Teaching in the Biosciences: an introduction for postgraduates and postdoctoral fellows

Wednesday 24th February 2010, University of Glasgow

Postgraduates and Postdoctoral Fellows play an increasingly important role in supporting teaching in UK higher education. The UK Centre for Bioscience provides support and resources for teaching staff in UK higher education for the development of teaching, learning and assessment. This event was designed for Postgraduates and Postdoctoral Fellows with an interest in developing their teaching experience, giving them the opportunity to meet Centre staff and Bioscience Representatives and explore issues in Higher Education relevant to their careers.

This event was run as part of a Centre funded project, please contact Anne Tierney: a.tierney@bio.gla.ac.uk if you have any questions about the event or project. With thanks to Angelique Stalmach (University of Glasgow) for all her input to the event and event resources.

 

Programme
 
10.00 Registration, refreshments available
10.25 Welcome and introductions
Anne Tierney, University of Glasgow
10.30 An overview of teaching in the biosciences
Kevan Gartland, Glasgow Caledonian University

What was your best teaching/learning experience?

11.00 Refreshments
11.15 What is the UK Centre for Bioscience and how can it support my teaching?
Katherine Clark, UK Centre for Bioscience
11.45 What makes a good teacher?
Discussion session led by Anne Tierney

Discussion outcomes from 'What makes a good teacher?'

12.30 Lunch
13.30 Workshop session

Small group teaching
led by Joy Perkins
Discussion outcomes from 'Small group teaching'

Lab Practicals
led by Morven Shearer
Discussion outcomes from 'Lab practicals'

14.30 Refreshments
14.45 Feedback and assessment
Workshop session led by Anne Tierney

Discussion outcomes from 'Feedback and assessment'

15.30 Round-up and reflections on the day
Morven Shearer
15.45 Finish and close

Resources from the day:

What makes a good teacher?

Resources for teaching practical labs

Small Group Teaching: 10 Pointers for Successful Sessions

Resource list: Resources for Postgraduate and Postdoctoral teachers

Further resources

Related resources:

Postgraduate Demonstrators and Teachers Short Guide

New Lecturers Resource Folder

Becoming an Associate of the Higher Education Academy

Reports from other Teaching in the Biosciences events:

University of Manchester, 28th April 2010

University of Aberdeen, 17th January 2011

University of Ulster, 25th February 2011

University of Reading 14th March 2011