Engage course 2021 tutors invitation
CHERTL's Engage tutor development short course and related workbook offer a space for the intersection of thought and action. They aim to serve as a nexus for authentic reflection, constructive dialogue, as well as informed practice towards the development of dynamic student learning in tutorial spaces. Whether beginning tutors wish to engage with ‘first principles’ or more established tutors seek to extend and consolidate their learnings, the workbook attempts to introduce tutors to the philosophy and practice of tutoring. While the Engage text was conceptualised with face-to-face small group contexts in mind, many of its tenets are applicable and/or may be adapted to online learning and teaching.
What does Engage consider? Getting Started with Tutoring; Facilitating Groups for Engaged Learning; Integrating Assessment for Learning and Teaching; Engaging with Diversity in Tutorial Spaces; and Contemplating Feedback and Evaluation Processes. The book is designed to work as a companion text for groups of tutors participating in CHERTL's accredited Engage short course in small group facilitation. It may also be used as a self-study text for individual tutors, although collaboration with peers is likely to strengthen engagement. At departmental level, Engage also aims to offer a touchpoint for tutor co-ordinators and lecturers who are keen to interact with their tutors around notions of small group teaching and learning philosophy and practice.
While the 2021 deadline for applications for the accredited Engage short course in small group facilitation has passed, this document offers information about the course offerings overall. This course is offered by a CHERTL on an annual basis and works with tutors from all faculties.
Listen to CHERTL's Engage graduates Phumi, Kundai, Jason, Tyler, and Anesu sharing their reflections on the Engage short course experience.
Click on the link to hear what they have to say: https://ruconnected.ru.ac.za/course/view.php?id=7749
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