Collaboration is at the heart of our community at GCU, and there are many workshops and training options that may be of interest to our researchers. Click on the titles below to see more about different opportunities at GCU.
Academic Development and Student Learning
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Academic Development and Student Learning (ADSL) is part of the wider Learning and Student Experience Directorate in Glasgow Caledonian University.
Additional reading and training resources are available on Eventbrite, the staff intranet Academic Development pages , by subscribing to the blog and following ADSL on Twitter (@GCU_ADSL) .
College Connect
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Whether you have been offered a place at GCU or have yet to apply, the College Connect Team
Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) Learning and Teaching Skills Development Series
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GCU is committed to providing an excellent student learning experience. If you are a postgraduate research student involved in teaching and student learning we have an introductory skills development series to support you to deliver this, and to help you feel confident in your learning and teaching. Designed and delivered by the department of Academic Development and Student Learning, the GTA Learning and Teaching Skills Development Series aims to give you an understanding of effective teaching and some practical skills to support your teaching practice and development. Topics covered in the series include:
An introduction to classroom dynamics An introduction to online teaching Teaching small groups Giving effective feedback Planning and managing your classes The GTA series runs three times per year and comprises a variety of synchronous, asynchronous and on campus learning opportunities and experiences. Your expected time commitment is approximately 10 hours. This includes the completion of a reflective ‘Record of Learning’. On completion of the series you will receive a Certificate of Completion to demonstrate you have met the University’s expectations for GTA teaching preparation.
The next intake of the GTA Learning and Teaching Skills Development Series is in August 2023, with the four tutorials scheduled on the following dates:
Tuesday 29/8/23, 11am-1pm Friday 1/9/23, 12noon-1pm Tuesday 5/9/23, 11am-1pm Friday 8/9/23, 12noon-1pm To register for a place or find out more detail about the GTA series, please contact academicdevelopment@gcu.ac.uk
ICT/Digital Skills Support
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Each School in the University has a Learning Development Centre (LDC) which provides academic writing support for home and international students, ICT support, advice on study skills and other academic support and guidance.
Please get in touch with your School's LDC for guidance, workshops and webinars.
Postgraduate Research (PGR) Rep Opportunity
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Research Student Reps help improve the Postgraduate Research experience by feeding back key issues that affect postgraduate research students to both the University and GCU Students’ Association.
