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On completion of this module, a participant will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a firm understanding of the technical content of the laboratory, and an ability to anticipate as well as to react to students' problems in lab settings;
2. Demonstrate a familiarity with some of the key relevant literature regarding teaching and learning, both generic and specifically within the field of Mechanical & Materials Engineering;
3. Take responsibility for evaluating their own performance based on feedback from a variety of sources (student, peer, laboratory supervisor) and demonstrate a willingness to change their teaching practice in light of this feedback;
4. Understand the relationship between the design of a laboratory or tutorial session and the learning outcomes associated with it;
5. Demonstrate an awareness of University, College and School policies and procedures, including health and safety practices, that impact on their role as a Teaching Assistant;
6. Understand how to use tools such as Brightspace for grading purposes.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Specified Learning Activities | 50 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 40 |
Small Group | 10 |
Total | 100 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Assignment: Performing as a competent demonstrator. Students will submit written and video materials to evidence their capabilities as a teaching assistant |
Week 7 | n/a | Other | Yes | 20 |
Group Project: "Peer discussion on teaching experiences" Students will participate in an ongoing peer discussion through Brightspace |
Week 9 | n/a | Other | Yes | 20 |
Portfolio: Peer observation and feedback In pairs, students observe each others work as teaching assistance and provide observations, feedback and reflection |
Week 11 | n/a | Other | Yes | 40 |
Assignment: Understanding research integrity Students must demonstrate that they have engaged with and passed online research integrity training. |
Week 4 | n/a | Other | Yes | 20 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
Feedback on initial and final assignments will be based on summative assessments while the peer observation exercise will require peer review.
Name | Role |
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Usman Ali | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |