Learning Design and Teaching Innovation
Education Development
Our Education Development team offers professional development opportunities for staff in teaching and learning. We support academic staff to provide innovative and engaging learning experiences in a changing and complex learning environment. The team provides workshops, training, and resources on all aspects of teaching and learning, including pedagogical and curriculum development.
Education Development Framework
Education Development offers a hands-on, skills-based approach to staff development, ensuring staff develop skills and output directly related to their academic and professional context. The team identifies areas for upskilling, aligning with the Academic Excellence program to support performance excellence and innovation.
We approach professional development through the Know/Show/Do/Discover framework, modelled off Miller’s Pyramid. This prioritises practice and output, putting knowledge into action.
Mid Semester Student Feedback
Collect informal anonymous student feedback (during weeks 4-8) on your teaching.
Teaching Resources and Workshops
View our Teaching Resources for practical teaching ideas or attend our LDTI workshops and events to further develop your teaching skills.
Highlighted Resources
Tutor and Demonstrator Training
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New Academic Staff Handbook
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Writing Effective Learning Outcomes
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Event • 16 May 2024 from 9:00am - 10:00am
Active Learning (NUSpace)
This workshop will explore teaching techniques to increase student engagement through active learning. During this session you will ascertain the benefits of active learning practice and determine when to employ active learning in the classroom.
Event • 16 May 2024 from 11:00am - 12:30pm
Rubrics Workshop (NUSpace)
This Rubrics workshop will cover the principles of using rubrics for assessment. Participants will learn how to construct a rubric that will support student learning and increase the efficiency and consistency of marking.
Event • 21 May 2024 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Advance HE Fellowship - Preparing an Application
Advance HE Fellowship application preparation workshop. This workshop will look at Associate Fellow, Fellow and Senior Fellow applications and provide you with tips and suggestions.
Additional Professional Development Opportunities
The Educator Network (tEN)
The Educator Network (tEN) aims to promote collaboration, innovation and excellence. Membership of tEN is open to all educators, being any staff involved in the education experience at our University, including academic and professional staff.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.