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Module Description Document

[2017-2018]

This document includes a description of our Modules in the [2017-2018] academic year that require teaching assistance from postgraduate tutors. You will find a brief summary of each module outlining times and dates of classes, the hours we would expect you to spend on the module (e.g., preparing, demonstrating, marking etc) and any prerequisite skills required.

Please note that this document is subject to change. We have done our best to estimate our postgraduate teaching needs over the next year but these needs may change depending on student numbers/staffing changes etc. We are also still in the process of developing some of our second semester modules.

If you have any questions about specific modules, please do not hesitate to contact the staff member in charge (as noted in the document).

For any general queries please contact [Name, email].

Module: [Module Code and Title]

Module Co-ordinator: ______

Number of PG Tutors required: ______

Detailed breakdown of the tutor requirements for this module indicating the approximate number of hours to be spent on each task, by each tutor, across the full semester:

Task / Hours
Class Preparation
Teaching
Office Hours
Marking

Total # hours per tutor: ______

Specific dates/times that tutors will be required:
Class times:
Dates of classes:
Location of classes:
Marking Dates:
Prerequisite skills required by tutors:

[Module Code] Skills Checklist:

The skills that you will acquire through tutoring on this module are ticked below:

Presentation & Communication Skills

Presentation skills (small group teaching) / Teach a tutorial/seminar on a set subject, with guidance from the lecturer. Learning to communicate and explain concepts clearly, simply and effectively.
Facilitation skills (small group teaching) / Develop skills to guide and encourage effective and appropriate class discussion. Sensitively manage class dynamics (e.g., encourage participation from quiet students). Manage a group of students with a range of abilities.
Problem solving / Ability to adapt to students’ needs by thinking on your feet (e.g., answering challenging questions; helping students make links between ideas; helping students to develop critical analytical perspectives on unfamiliar material). Ability to explain concepts in a variety of ways to suit the student(s), ensuring that all students are able to understand class content.
Marking (Feedback) / Learning to effectively provide constructive, supportive and level appropriate written feedback, which will allow students to learn and improve upon their performance.

Preparation & Organisational Skills

Material development / Supporting your lecturer in developing and checking teaching materials.
Class preparation / Ensure familiarity with class topics using content provided by the lecturer. Develop your own strategy and methods for exploring seminar material with students.
Time management (Teaching related) / Managing PhD studies alongside teaching requirements (preparation and contact time).
Time management (Marking related) / Planning ahead for bulk marking at set periods of the semester. Marking dates will be advised at the beginning of the semester and will require strict time management due to turnaround times set by the University.

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