Teaching at JCU: Sessionals
This session introduces sessional staff (eg short-term contracts, tutors, adjuncts, demonstrators) to the JCU teaching context and offers practical assistance in running small group sessions. Attendance is required for ongoing appointment.
Mode
4 hours face-to-face (lunch provided)
Time and venue
Townsville 2008
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Friday, Feb 15 (10am-2pm)
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Saturday, March 1 (10am-2pm)
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Thursday, July 24 (9am-1pm)
Location: University Halls conference room.
Cairns 2008
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Wednesday, Feb 27 (12-4pm)
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Tuesday, July 29 (10am-2pm)
Location: B1.117
Outcomes
At the end of this session, participants will have:
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Appraised the JCU student profile and discussed implications for teaching
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Recognised aspects of teaching and learning which are shaped by JCU policies
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Located relevant websites relating to JCU teaching and learning policies, especially assessment and plagiarism
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Become aware of key concepts in current theories about university teaching and learning
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Located teaching and learning support available for students and staff at JCU
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Identified sources of support for themselves and for students
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Examined strategies for planning and facilitating learning for all students.
