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PHYC40570

Academic Year 2024/2025

Physics Demonstrating\Tutoring (PHYC40570)

Subject:
Physics
College:
Science
School:
Physics
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Professor Emma Sokell
Trimester:
Autumn and Spring (separate)
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Distinction/Pass/Fail (GPA Neutral)

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

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.

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 Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
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

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Remediation Type Remediation Timing
Repeat Within Two Trimesters
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

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