An introductory course to university teaching.
Introduction to University Teaching for PhD Students is a blended learning course compulsory for all PhD students enrolled in the Graduate School of Arts, Aarhus University.
Based on applicable pedagogical theories and models, this course supports PhD students in planning, preparing and evaluating their own teaching.
By the end of the course, the participants should be able to plan, prepare and evaluate their teaching in accordance with university expectations and requirements, including choosing relevant pedagogical strategies for student-centered learning.
The course includes the following topics and themes:
The course starts online with individual and group activities.
The students meet face-to-face (F2F) in two classroom sessions. Between the two classroom sessions, the participants will continue working online individually and in groups.
The participants will work on improving their own teaching in relation to the topics and principles covered during the course.
Students should know what they will or could be teaching as the course requires students to plan and discuss learning activities relevant to a specific course. Students should also be enrolled at The faculty of Arts, Aarhus University.
By default, the course is in English. However, it can be held in Danish if so wished by all participants. Group work can be in both English and Danish.
This course is allotted 2 ECTS credits (50 hours of coursework)
The requirements are:
The course will be held at:
Register for course: See up under registration.
Before you sign up, make sure that you can attend the face-to-face classroom sessions and have time for the out-of-clas activities.
Coruse sessions times: 10:00-15:00.
Number of participants: Maximum 22.
Bring your computer or tablet.
Aarhus University, Aarhus, building 1910, room 228:
A few weeks before the first class, participants are expected to access Brightspace and complete a number of preparatory tasks.
Sign up for the Aarhus course here.
Registration deadline: 1 February 2023
Aarhus University, Emdrup, room A410:
A few weeks before the first class, participants are expected to access Brightspace and complete a number of preparatory tasks.
Sign up for the Emdrup course here.
Registration deadline: 1 February 2023
