Diploma in University Teaching
The Diploma in University Teaching (DUT) provides opportunities for participants to develop and/or enhance knowledge and skills related to teaching and learning practices.
Eligibility
The DUT is specifically developed for new faculty members, contract academic instructors and graduate student teaching assistants. Other members of the UNB Saint John teaching community as well as educators from the Tucker Park Collaborative are also invited to participate.
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes for the DUT will be met through active participation in workshops, self study, micro-teaching presentations (or teaching observations) and learning assignments tailored to meet the needs of individual participants.
As a participant in the DUT you will:
- Work individually and/or collaboratively to design or re-design a course (syllabus, learning objectives, instructional methods and materials and lesson plan);
- Demonstrate teaching strategies relevant to large or small classes including the effective use of educational technologies;
- Address practical issues related to assessment of learning including reliable Classroom Assessment Techniques [CATS];
- Engage in reflective teaching practice by constructing a teaching philosophy statement and developing a teaching dossier;
- Give feedback that is critical to the ongoing development of teaching practice to DUT participants and receive feedback of the same nature from DUT participants.
DUT schedule
The program is offered April 24, 25, & 26 and May 1, 2 & 3 and includes:
- Five 5.5 hour workshops (9:00 a.m. to
2:30 p.m.)
(This will include the Effective Teaching Institute on April 26.) - One 5.5 hour session developed for teaching practice and assessment
Additional hours must be factored in for completion of program assignments. In order to receive the certificate, all agreed upon requirements must be completed by June 30, 2012.
Registration and program fee:
To register for the Diploma in University Teaching or for further information, please contact the DUT Coordinator Margaret Anne Smith. The registration fee is $250.00. The fee covers lunches, refreshments and resource materials, as well as the Effective Teaching Institute, which would ordinarily cost $80).
Contact information
Margaret Anne Smith, Coordinator Teaching and Learning Centre
Email: msmith@unb.ca
Tel: 648-5910
Office: Hazen Hall room 339
