Rebecca McCready Learning and Teaching Advisor School of Medical Sciences Education Development IT Demonstrating

What is the teaching? Academic IT skills Word Excel PowerPoint All UG and PG students in FMS, PG in SAgE 300+ hours annually Online tutorials Led by a qualified teacher Problem-based, student-led approach Learning linked to assessment

Roles of a dem Teach skills and techniques, not answer questions Teaching academic IT skills Answering student queries Reporting to a member of staff acting as class leader Working as a member of a team Assisting with class set up and tidy up.

Responsibilities of a dem Prepare thoroughly Ensure students learn through a question-based approach to teaching. Seek advice and guidance from other members of the teaching team Frequent reflective practice following each teaching session.

About the role Work in a team of up to 8 inc session lead (staff) Most sessions last for 2 hours Up to 90 students 2-6 hours per month Each week is different Sessions are allocated evenly across the dem team of ~15 students Sessions are allocated according to availability Payment month in arrears

Feedback and reflection End of every session What you can improve What we can improve At end of December Formal reflection against 5 questions Used to help us support your development requirements

About the training Approved by UTLC and PVC TL 2009 Compulsory for new dems Expected for returning dems ITLHE Part A not required but advised Important because: You need to know what the role involves We need to know you have the necessary skills Part training, part interview Paid at half-rate

On the day 4 hours Covers teaching and IT skills Session content: Roles and Responsibilities Core teaching skills (listening, questioning, explaining, summarising) Problem-solving skills Feedback and reflection Administration

Application process Submit Application form and 3 completed courses Complete further courses and attend training session Hired as a dem and begin employment If invited to proceed Starts in May Training in September Teaching starts Freshers’ week Notified early August

Application form Distributed by Available online Send back to Sue Vecsey/MedIT Exercises

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