Specialist Diploma in Teaching Learning and Scholarship
"This programme is undersold in terms of benefits and learning outcomes!"
"I benefited from an excellent support system in relation to processes and strategies required for early academics."
"This programme was very beneficial and a should be a requirement for early academics."
"Hugely beneficial programme for more established faculty. It allowed me scope to unlearn bad habits!"
"I feel much more confident about teaching as a result of the course."
The overarching objective of the Specialist Diploma in Teaching Learning and Scholarship is to align with the professional activities of early career academics and doctoral candidates in order to provide an accredited programme for developing high level, evidence-based competence in teaching, learning, scholarship and innovation in higher education settings. The aims of the programme are:
- To enhance key skills among new academics including communication, presenting research, interacting effectively with learners, confidence and competence in academic writing and publishing, establishing rapport among students, peers and supervisors, exercising effective pedagogical and supervision skills, receiving and acting on feedback in both research and teaching settings, enhancing and developing academic competence and engaging actively in own career development.
- To provide a structured platform for the development and acceleration of complex academic skills at the early stages of an academic career.
- The creation of a supportive, challenging, high trust network of colleagues to provide longer term peer support beyond the duration of the programme.
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Supporting Scholarship and Research Development
| 26 & 27 January 2012 | TL5001 | Research planning and preparation |
| 23 & 24 February 2012 | TL5011 | Scholarly presentation and dialogue in research and academic writing |
| 25-28 March 2012 |
TL5021 and TL5031 |
Feedback and revision in research and academic writing* and Professional development and publication strategy* |
| 19 & 20 April 2012 |
TL5041 or TL5051 |
Research career management skills or Scholarly innovation and creativity |
Teaching and Learning
| 9 & 10 August 2012 | TL5002 | Teaching planning and preparation |
| 4 & 5 September 2012 | TL5022 | Assessing student learning and giving feedback to students |
| 27 & 28 September 2012 | TL5012 | Teaching and Learning observation |
| 18 & 19 October 2012 | TL5032 | Reflective practice and Learning theory |
| 15 & 16 November 2012 | TL5042 | Teaching innovation and enhancement |
If you are interested in registering for some or all of the modules please contact either maura.murphy@ul.ie or mary.fitzpatrick@ul.ie
* these modules are covered during the writers retreat
Fees
- The fees are €4,000 in total or €400 per module.