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, participants 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. 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 then complete the form below.

Course outcomes

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

In some circumstances, the course can provide a starting point for participants to progress to the Associate Module of the PGCAPHE, completion of which can lead to Associate Fellow status with Advance HE.

Course structure

All workshops are held in person on the City Campus. Please advise in your application if you are unable to attend any of the workshops. Indicative content:

1. Introduction to Teaching at the University of Dundee, Wednesday 30 September, 11:30-13:30
2. Planning Engaging Classes, Wednesday 14 October, 11:00-13:00
3. Assessment and Feedback, Wednesday 28 October, 11:00-13:00
4. Supporting Your Students, Wednesday 11 November, 11:00-13:00
5. Your Teaching Philosophy, Wednesday 25 November, 11:00-13:00

Reasons to engage

• Meet mandatory requirement 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