Science & Engineering Demonstrator Training

Course description

This workshop is for staff new to teaching in a laboratory setting.  It provides an introduction to how students learn in a laboratory, what the responsibilities of the demonstrator are and how the demonstrator can generate an environment that supports student learning.

This is a two part course:

• Part 1 - 'Introduction to Science and Engineering Demonstrator & Tutor Training' is an online topic via FLO. This is a self enrol topic.
• Part 2 is the face-to-face workshop.

Registering for Part 1 and Part 2 will require a Flinders login (FAN). If you don't have one, please contact lerryn.pennell@flinders.edu.au and alternative arrangements will be organised.

Completion of Part 1 online is a prerequisite for attendance at Part 2

Please note other recommended workshops for Sessional Staff at Flinders University:-

Introduction to Sessional Teaching

Sessional Teaching: Introduction to Assessment

Type of course

Workshop

Presenters

Who should attend

Staff new to teaching laboratory classes.

What you will learn

• Administrative and WHS requirements
• the role and responsibilities of a demonstrator
• how to promote and support student learning in the laboratory
• the role of assessment and feedback in student learning
• academic integrity
• pastoral care responsibilities