The Tutor Development Program Schedule
2013 Semester 1
| Module 1: Introduction to Tutoring |
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Topics include: clarifying your roles and expectations as a tutor; planning and preparing for your tutorials; creating a learner-centred environment; and communicating effectively. |
Dates: Tue 12 March 4.00-6.00pm or Wed 13 March 6.00-8.00pm |
Venue: H69, room 214/215 |
| Module 2: Using Blackboard |
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Topics include: creating groups and signup sheets; discussion boards and moderation; setting up collaborative tools (blogs/Wikis); Grade Centre (working offline and online); academic honesty. |
Dates: Tue 19 March 10.00am-12.00pm or 6.00-8.00pm |
Venue: H69, Computer lab 3 |
| Module 3: Using Turnitin |
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Topics include: setting up turnitin; accessing turnitin assignments; downloading assignments; downloading papers; online marking and GradeMark; Using Rubrics. |
Dates: Thu 21 March 10.00am-12.00pm or 6.00-8.00pm |
Venue: H69, Computer lab 1 (10.00-12.00pm), Computer lab 3 (6.00-8.00pm) |
| Module 4: Facilitating Interaction |
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Topics include: encouraging active learning and participation; asking questions effectively; and teaching inclusively. |
Dates: Mon 25 March 3.00-5.00pm or Wed 10 April 6.00-8.00pm |
Venue: H69, room 214/215 |
| Module 5a: Assessment & Evaluation - Tutor Perspective |
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Topics include: expectations; major concerns; characteristics of effective assessment, marking and grading; effective feedback; evaluation of teaching and learning effectiveness. |
Dates: Tue 16 April 3.00-5.00pm or Wed 17 April 6.00-8.00pm |
Venue: H69, room 214/215 |
| Module 5b: Assessment & Evaluation - Tutor Perspective - continued |
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Topics include: expectations; major concerns; characteristics of effective assessment, marking and grading; effective feedback; evaluation of teaching and learning effectiveness. |
Dates: Tue 30 April 3.00-5.00pm or Wed 1 May 6.00-8.00pm |
Venue: H69, Room 214/215 |
| Module 6: Teaching International students |
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Topics include: the benefits and challenges of teaching in a diverse learning community; encouraging active participation and interaction; enhancing your own communication skills to facilitate the learning of all students. |
Date: Tue 7 May 3.00-5.00pm (This module can also be completed online) |
Venue: H69, Room 214/215 |
| Module 7: Effective Groupwork |
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Topics include: preparing your students for groupwork; setting up and managing groups effectively; assessing product and process. (This module is offered online.) |
Date: Tue 21 May 3.00-5.00pm (This module can also be completed online) |
Venue: H69, Room 214/215 |
Frequency of modules and flexible options
Some TDP modules are available to complete online. When modules are facilitated face-to-face, several "workshops" are offered, where possible, specifically to provide flexibility in choice for tutors in terms of the times you can attend.
Where are the TDP workshops held?
Please take care to check the location of TDP workshops as the location may vary week-to-week and for different types of events.
- Most TDP workshops are held in H69, Level 2, Rooms 214-215 (i.e., The Economics and Business Building).
- The modules facilitated by the eLearning team need computers and thus are held in the H69 computer labs, ground floor (i.e., The Economics and Business Building).
Be on time
Please arrive a little EARLY for workshops, so we can start on the hour. Thank you.