Learning Outcomes:
Thoroughly understand the content of the module(s) in which you are instructing.
Know how to communicate, deliver feedback and maintain discipline.
Be aware of the relevant safety requirements in laboratory/classroom.
Physics Demonstrating\Tutoring (PHYC40570)
Curricular information is subject to change.
This module will introduce the graduate student to the theory & practice of small class tutoring and demonstrating in physics. The module will support you in your development as an instructor, and is based heavily on class contact and encourages reflective practice, i.e. taking time to think about what you do in a small class environment.
About this Module
Student Effort Hours:
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Small Group | 10 |
| Specified Learning Activities | 50 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 40 |
| Total | 100 |
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
An approach designed to encourage students to reflect on the module content and their practice is adopted.Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:To be eligible for the module students should have at least the equivalent of a 2.1 in a physics programme of level 8 (Bachelor, including 180 ECTS (3 year) programmes)
Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:UTL40230 - Intro to Univ T&L for Tutors
Assessment Strategy
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reflective Assignment: Teaching and Learning Techniques that I think will be most useful in my tutoring/demonstrating. |
Week 4 | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | No | 20 |
No |
| Reflective Assignment: Organisation, Assessment and Expectations: Reflection on the specifics of a student's tutoring/demonstrating assignments. | Week 12 | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | No | 20 |
No |
| Reflective Assignment: Peer Observation Assignment, more details to be found in course handbook and detailed in module sessions. | Week 12 | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | No | 20 |
No |
| Reflective Assignment: Final Reflection, more details to be found in course handbook and detailed in module sessions. | Week 12 | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | No | 20 |
No |
| Group Work Assignment: Video Assignment, more details to be found in course handbook and detailed in module sessions. | Week 12 | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | No | 20 |
No |
| Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
|---|---|
| Repeat | Within Two Trimesters |
Feedback Strategy/Strategies
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
How will my Feedback be Delivered?
The delivery of the module includes the provision of feedback in every session, on assessments and practice.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Dr Sharon Shannon | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
| Autumn | Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks | Tues 09:00 - 10:50 |
| Spring | Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Tues 09:00 - 10:50 |