This course will examine lab-based teaching, distinguishing its different contexts and the variety of roles GTAs do to support students’ learning. The course will review and compare different approaches to lab teaching, and we will also analyse different case scenarios to explore common problems, new strategies and good practices that GTAs can implement in their Lab teaching.

Learning Outcomes 

On completion this course you will be able to:  

• Distinguish between different types of Laboratory teaching practice  
• Evaluate the best practice in a range of situated learning scenarios   
• Propose new strategies and approaches to promote active learning in Labs  
• Supporting all students: GTA roles and responsibilities in Labs  

Course Information

The course includes a live session (in-person or online) and asynchronous preparatory work for two weeks ahead of the session.

Please note - To gain the credit for the course, participants will need to complete the preparatory activities before the session AND fully participate in the live session.

How to Book

Please select a date and book on via Inkpath using your Imperial Single-Sign-On.  Bookings will close one week before each live session.