Various courses exist to prepare researchers for teaching and supporting learning in higher education (summarised below).
Teaching Skills for Doctoral Students (TSDS)
This course runs as a standalone series but is also an entry route to the Applied Route to Teaching in Higher Education (ARTHE) programme. TSDS course is administered by RIDA.
The sessions in the Teaching Skills course are:
1. Introduction to teaching in HE – Setting the scene; teaching at Sheffield Hallam University (Mandatory session)
2. Session planning and ‘delivery’ – How to plan effective sessions
3. Active Learning – introduction and exploration of active learning approaches
4. Personal approaches / theories – relating personal approaches to teaching with theoretical ideas
Students who successfully complete the TSDS course can then apply to join Part 2 of ARTHE (the Applied Practice sessions).
The Applied Route to Teaching in Higher Education (ARTHE)
This programme is undertaken in two parts and introduces core teaching and learning skills followed by application of practice. It is led by the TALENT team and further details can be found on the TALENT website. Successful completion of Part 1 and Part 2 of ARTHE leads to recognition as an Advance HE Associate Fellow.
The TSDS course normally runs twice per year, with sessions in November and March (these dates are subject to change). Part 2 of ARTHE is managed by the TALENT team. To register for ARTHE directly and find out more about the programme, please email talent@shu.ac.uk.
Please complete the Expression of Interest Form to register your interest in being included in the next TSDS or ARTHE Part 2 cohort. There are a limited number of places available on each TSDS cohort and the relevant Heads of Research Degrees (HORDs) will make a decision on who is eligible for a place.
If you have any questions, please contact rida@shu.ac.uk in the first instance. Academic queries will be forwarded to the relevant staff.