A tutor's guide to teaching and learning at UQ - TEDI - University of ...
A tutor's guide to teaching and learning at UQ - TEDI - University of ...
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Section 1: Getting Started 5Prepar<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>and</strong> planningRemember, first impressions <strong>of</strong>ten do count, so it is important th<strong>at</strong> you make the kind <strong>of</strong>impression th<strong>at</strong> you want on the group. This might seem a bit intimid<strong>at</strong>ing, butremember as the tu<strong>to</strong>r, you have the opportunity in the first tu<strong>to</strong>rial <strong>to</strong> ‘set the scene’<strong>and</strong> establish the kind <strong>of</strong> classroom environment th<strong>at</strong> suits YOU. If you can make astrong start, many <strong>of</strong> your fears <strong>and</strong> concerns will be easy <strong>to</strong> h<strong>and</strong>le if they arise. Thefollowing list contains key tasks for you <strong>to</strong> consider in preparing for your first tu<strong>to</strong>rialsession.Checklist for new tu<strong>to</strong>rs – Surviving your first class!♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦Get organised (find out where the room is, make sure it has the things you needin it, organise m<strong>at</strong>erials such as overheads, whiteboard pens, etc).Prepare m<strong>at</strong>erial thoroughly (read the m<strong>at</strong>erial <strong>and</strong> think about it – wh<strong>at</strong>questions would you ask about it, etc).Dress <strong>and</strong> behave appropri<strong>at</strong>ely (dress <strong>to</strong> assert authority <strong>and</strong> credibility, <strong>and</strong>behave in a pr<strong>of</strong>essional manner <strong>at</strong> all times).Prepare an icebreaker activity (get <strong>to</strong> know the students, <strong>and</strong> allow them <strong>to</strong>get <strong>to</strong> know you – see below for ideas).Make a strong start (be aware th<strong>at</strong> nerves will be worst <strong>at</strong> the beginning – havesome str<strong>at</strong>egies <strong>to</strong> cope with these – overheads with inform<strong>at</strong>ion on them such asyour name <strong>and</strong> contact details, an outline <strong>of</strong> the tu<strong>to</strong>rial session <strong>and</strong> objectives,wh<strong>at</strong>’s going <strong>to</strong> happen, etc – take a deep bre<strong>at</strong>h, it won't be as bad as youthink!).Talk <strong>to</strong> the group about your expect<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> them, <strong>and</strong> ask about wh<strong>at</strong>expect<strong>at</strong>ions they have <strong>of</strong> you. Consider getting the group <strong>to</strong> establish a set <strong>of</strong>ground-rules for their class (see below for ideas).Facilit<strong>at</strong>e the tu<strong>to</strong>rial session, don't domin<strong>at</strong>e (see section in Effective SmallGroup Teaching <strong>and</strong> Learning for ideas).Question skilfully (see section in Effective Small Group Teaching <strong>and</strong> Learningfor ideas).Be aware <strong>of</strong> diversity <strong>and</strong> inclusiveness issueshttp://www.flinders.edu.au/shadomx/apps/fms/fmsdownload.cfm?file_uuid=9C5F00EE-B035-9B38-65AE-625FFF1B22D0&siteName=flinders – (page22).Be prepared with some str<strong>at</strong>egies for dealing with challenging students(http://www.hcc.hawaii.edu/intranet/committees/FacDevCom/<strong>guide</strong>bk/teachtip/behavior.htm)
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