Début − First Steps in University Teaching

Category	Description
Content	Are you new to university teaching and are you planning your first lecture or seminar? In this one-day course we will prepare you for the first steps. You will get input on how to plan a lecture or seminar, how to define clear intended learning outcomes, and how to activate students. You will also learn about quality assessment and evaluation as well as different kinds of group work. In addition, the course provides an opportunity to exchange ideas and experiences with other university colleagues.
Aims	At the end of the course, you will be able to: apply important didactic concepts and methods to plan, perform and evaluate your teaching. know where to get support and training for your teaching. confidently take the first steps into university teaching.
Target group	Doctoral candidates, postdocs and teaching and research assistants with no or little experience in university teaching. IMPORTANT: The course does not meet the requirements of the faculty of medicine for the postdoctoral lecturing qualification (Habilitation).
Requirements	Teaching at UZH Master's degree from an accredited university
Final Award	Confirmation of course attendance
Language	Introduction and conclusion: English Workshops: choice of German or English (choose your prefered language during registration)
Number of participants	32
Duration	1 day, 8:30-17:00
Dates	26 August 2024 Début takes place twice a year before the start of each semester. Registration usually opens three months before the respective event.
Lecturer	Sascha Sauer, MSc Dr. Stefan Jörissen Dana G. Stratil
Registration	Currently no registration.
Terms of Participation	With their registration participants agree to attend the entire course. A cancellation after the end of the cancellation period, no-show without indication of unforeseeable or unavoidable reasons or incomplete participation can result in consequences for the participation in other courses (detailed information about the terms of participation).
Fees	Free of charge
Location	Début is offered as an online event.
Contact	Continuing Education in University Teaching and Learning UZH E-Mail

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Flyer Début FS 2024 English (PDF, 195 KB)