Key Information

Tutor: Dr Paul Seldon
Course Level: Level 2
Course Credit: 1 credit
Time Commitment: 3.0 hours approx. (45-60 mins pre-course activity, plus 2 hour interactive in-person session)

Dates

  • Thursday 27 February 2025, 10.00-12.00, SK Campus

This course will examine lab-based teaching, distinguishing its different contexts and the variety of roles GTAs do to support students’ learning. The course will review and compare different approaches to lab teaching, and we will also analyse different case scenarios to explore common problems, new strategies and good practices that GTAs can implement in their Lab teaching.

Learning Outcomes 


On completion this course you will be able to:  

  • Distinguish between different types of Laboratory teaching practice  
  • Evaluate the best practice in a range of situated learning scenarios   
  • Propose new strategies and approaches to promote active learning in Labs  
  • Supporting all students: GTA roles and responsibilities in Labs  

Course Information


The course includes a live in-person session and asynchronous preparatory work to complete before the live session.

Please note - To gain the credit for the course, participants will need to complete the preparatory activities before the session AND fully participate in the live session.

How to Book

Please select a date and book on via Inkpath using your Imperial Single-Sign-On.  Bookings will close one week before each live session.