PHPS50010 Graduate Teaching Assistant

Academic Year 2022/2023

This module offers Masters and Doctoral students in the Health Sciences the opportunity: (a) to explore theoretical principles of teaching and learning; and (b) to gain practical experience in the delivery and assessment of public health seminars and statistical tutorials to undergraduate medical students. Students will prepare a teaching portfolio to a specified set of criteria under the direction of the Module Co-ordinators of the modules to which they will contribute, as well as under the guidance of the Module Co-ordinator of this module. Students will maintain a logbook of their teaching assignments, assessment of written materials as well as personal reflections on their teaching preparation, presentation and experience.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

The learning experiences in this module include:
- an understanding of the philosophy and attributes of successful learning;
- study and preparation of teaching materials relevant to the module to which they will contribute;
- researching and integrating best practices in teaching in their context;
- acting as tutors and moderators for student group presentations;
- design and implementation of student assessments;
- engaging in quality assurance of the student assessment processes;
- understanding the role and value of peer assessment;
- provision of feedback to students, supervisors and module co-ordinators.

Indicative Module Content:

- Philosophy and attributes of successful learning;
- Principles of assessment
- Study and preparation of teaching materials relevant to the module to which they will contribute;
- Research and best practices in teaching in their context;
- Effectiveness of small group teaching;
- Tutoring and moderation of group presentations;
- Experience as a teacher and mentor;
- Design and implementation of group assessment;
- Quality assurance of the student assessment processes;
- Role and value of peer assessment;
- Communication skills: Feedback to students, supervisors and module co-ordinators.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Small Group

10

Project Supervision

6

Specified Learning Activities

12

Autonomous Student Learning

64

Placement/Work Experience

12

Total

104

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Active/task-based learning
Peer and group work
Face-to-face classes and discussions
Critical writing
Reflective learning
Case-based learning
Student presentations 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
UTL40230 - Intro to Univ T&L for Tutors


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Portfolio: Portfolio of class materials, readings, personal reflections Week 12 n/a Pass/Fail Grade Scale No

40

Fieldwork: Seminar preparation with students, moderation of student presentations, statistical tutorials Throughout the Trimester n/a Pass/Fail Grade Scale Yes

60


Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Portfolio: Group Feedback

Name Role
Dr Catherine Phillips Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Rini Bhatnagar Tutor
Professor Patricia Fitzpatrick Tutor
Nathaly Garzon Orjuela Tutor
Parnian Jalili Tutor
Jwenish Kumawat Tutor
Mr John Loughrey Tutor
Dr Celine Murrin Tutor
Dr Ricardo Piper Segurado Tutor
Dr Clare Reynolds Tutor
Miss Shevaun Teo Tutor
Professor Akke Vellinga Tutor
Professor Patrick Wall Tutor