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

Monday 14th March 2011, University of Reading

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 organised by Anne Tierney at the University of Glasgow, and follows on from three similar events organised as part of a Centre funded project. More information about Anne's project.

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Programme

10.00	Registration
10.25	Welcome and introductions Anne Tierney, University of Glasgow
10.30	An overview of teaching in the biosciences Kevan Gartland, Glasgow Caledonian University
11.00	What is the UK Centre for Bioscience and how can it support my teaching? Julian Park, UK Centre for Bioscience What resources do you use to support your teaching?
11.30	What makes a good teacher? Discussion session led by Anne Tierney Discussion outcomes from "what makes a good teacher?"
12.30	Lunch
13.30	Small group teaching and lab practicals Workshop sessions led by Joy Perkins, University of Aberdeen, and Morven Shearer, University of St Andrews Discussion outcomes from "small group teaching and 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
15.45	Finish and close