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Learning activity

Description
TitleEducation Insights: New to Teaching in Higher Education
CategoryEducation
OverviewThis session is designed to get you on a good start with your teaching practice and help you to grips with teaching methods in HE. The session offers an introduction to the basic concepts and practices of learning and teaching in Higher Education and the University’s tools, frameworks and resources. The presentation gives you the opportunity to share experiences and ideas with peers. By the end of the session, participants will have: 1. The basic knowledge and tools needed to get started in HE teaching; 2. The chance to share experiences and ideas with peers; 3. The opportunity to enhance your continuing professional development. Who should attend? Academic staff who are relatively new to teaching in HE. Those who are not new to teaching but new to Essex may find part of the session useful and are welcome to attend. Graduate Teaching Assistants may also benefit from attending the session. If you have any additional requirements, please contact develop@essex.ac.uk so adjustments can be made.
Learning outcomes
    Schedule
    Book Event 1
    PresenterSamer Gharib
    LocationZoom
    CampusColchester Campus
    Date and time12:00 to 13:15 Thursday 9 October 2025
    Duration01:15
    Available places23
    Book Event 2
    PresenterSamer Gharib
    LocationZoom
    CampusColchester Campus
    Date and time11:00 to 12:15 Monday 19 January 2026
    Duration01:15
    Available places29
    Booking instructions
    University of Essex employeeUse the link provided above to book your place via HR Organiser.
    Partner institutionPlease discuss with your point of contact at your Partner Institution in the first instance.
    Student Union contractors; PhD studentsPlease contact the Organisational Development team.