Learning to Teach in Higher Education

Completion of this course is a mandatory requirement for all research postgraduates who are teaching at the University of Dundee for the first time.

To successfully complete the course, you will be expected to attend five workshops and undertake a peer observation reflecting on a colleague’s teaching.

Who can apply?

Research postgraduate students who are teaching for the first time at the University of Dundee or who have been teaching but have not already completed LTHE.

In exceptional circumstances, other categories of applicants may be considered eligible for the course.

As places are capped, priority may be given to applicants who are timetabled to teach in the semester in which the course is running. 

To apply, please read the following information and then complete the form.

Course outcomes

The Academic Skills Centre will issue a certificate upon completion of LTHE.

The course is a pre-requisite for PGRs who wish to complete the Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice in Higher Education (PGCAPHE), which can lead to Associate Fellow status with Advance HE.

Course structure

All workshops are held in person on the City campus, on Wednesdays from 11:00 to 13:00. Please advise in your application if you are unable to attend any of the workshops. 

• Workshop 1: Introduction to Teaching at the University of Dundee (25 September)
• Workshop 2: Planning Engaging Classes (9 October)
• Workshop 3: Assessment and Feedback (23 October)
• Workshop 4: Supporting Your Students (6 November)
• Workshop 5: Your Teaching Philosophy (20 November)

Reasons to engage

• Meet mandatory requirements for research postgraduates teaching at the University of Dundee
• Develop personal learning and teaching skills
• Join a lively and supportive community of peers
• Keep up to date with current thinking and practice in HE