Suitable for: Staff on Phase 1 of the Academic Development Programme (ADP).Early career staff involved in teaching and supporting learning, staff who support academic provision, experienced staff who might be new to teaching (or teaching in the UK HE context) or staff who have a limited teaching portfolio.
What is the Introduction to Teaching and Supporting Learning (ITSL) Module?
It is a non-credit bearing induction module, designed to develop your confidence in teaching and supporting learning at the University of Birmingham. It is practical in focus and, throughout, you will be encouraged to reflect on your own professional development and the ways in which you can develop your skills and competencies in order to enhance the learning experience of our students. This module acts as an important foundation for the Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE).
The intention is to bring together people from a range of subject backgrounds in a collegial setting to explore key principles, practice and values associated with teaching and supporting learning in higher education.
What do I need to do to complete ITSL?
ITSL is delivered primarily online in a flexible, self-paced format to accommodate a variety of work patterns. However, there is a requirement for probationary staff to attend face-to-face sessions for some elements.
In total, participants are expected to complete 5 introductory level sessions as part of ITSL:
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Introduction to Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (001)
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Up to 3 hours
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Mandatory face-to-face attendance
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Self-paced (online)
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One of the following:
- Introduction to Small Group Teaching (Labs) (002)
- Introduction to Small Group Teaching (Seminars) (003)
- Introduction to Large Group Teaching (007)
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Up to 3 hours
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Self-paced (Online)
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Principles of Assessment and Feedback (004)
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Up to 3 hours
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Self-paced (Online)
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Teaching International Students (009)
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Up to 3 hours
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Self-paced (Online)
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Open Classroom (010)
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Up to 3 hours
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Participant-led activity
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Note: for those completing ITSL as part of the Academic Development Programme (ADP) or other probationary requirement and are based on a Birmingham campus, attendance to the first course: 1. Introduction to Learning and Teaching (001) is face-to-face only. For further information regarding dates of the face-to-face sessions please visit our canvas page.
How to register
The work conducted as part of an ITSL cohort typically occurs over an academic term (e.g. October-Dec). To apply to study on ITSL, please complete the registration form during the following application windows for the 2024.25 academic year:
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Term 1 Cohort (2024.25 academic year) – register between 26 August and 6 September 2024
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Start on: week commencing 30 September 2024
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Complete by: 6 December 2024
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Term 2 Cohort (2024.25 academic year) – register between 18 November and 29 November 2024
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Start on: week commencing 13 January 2025
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Complete by: 21 March 2025
The registration form will be made available on this page during the application window dates above. Please make a note to come back to this page to register as we do not accept late registrations.