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April 2023

Fri 21	Cambridge Teaching Forum 2023 [Full] 10:00 - 16:30 Student Services Centre, Exams Hall, Room AG03c The Cambridge Teaching Forum is coordinated by the Cambridge Centre for Teaching and Learning and is open to everyone who teaches or supports students' learning across the collegiate university. It provides a stimulating environment to learn about innovative approaches to education at Cambridge, to meet colleagues, share ideas and reflect on some of the key developments in higher education. The full day, in-person event consists of plenary sessions on selected themes, followed by parallel sessions of individual presentations or workshops, covering a range of topics. The theme for the Cambridge Teaching Forum this year is: Engaging with Development, Challenge and Change in Learning, Teaching, and Assessment The event will be opened by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education, Professor Bhaskar Vira, and will include an array of parallel sessions and plenary sessions with keynote speakers. Further information, including the programme for the event, will be posted on the CCTL website in due course. If you are interested in presenting, facilitating a session, or have any questions about the event, please contact Dr Cassie Lowe.
Tue 25	Supervising Postgraduate Research Students (Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences) [Places] 10:00 - 12:00 Online This workshop explores the principles of good postgraduate supervision, different approaches to supervising, how to deliver feedback for best results, and the teacher/learner roles of the supervisor-supervisee relationship. It is aimed at new or experienced postgraduate supervisors looking to develop their skills in effective and inspired pedagogy. Outcomes: Understand the teacher/learner roles central to the supervision of postgraduate students Explore good practice for delivering feedback Understand possible issues and where to go for support in the Cambridge system
Thu 27	Supervising Postgraduate Research Students (STEMM) [Places] 10:00 - 12:00 Online This workshop explores the principles of good postgraduate supervision, different approaches to supervising, how to deliver feedback for best results, and the teacher/learner roles of the supervisor-supervisee relationship. It is aimed at new or experienced postgraduate supervisors looking to develop their skills in effective and inspired pedagogy. Outcomes: Understand the teacher/learner roles central to the supervision of postgraduate students Explore good practice for delivering feedback Understand possible issues and where to go for support in the Cambridge system Consider the elements of positive research culture in a group and lab
	ADRC: Every Day Skills: Working with Students in Distress (Online) [Places] 11:30 - 13:00 Online This course is run and the trainers provided by the Accessibility & Disability Resource Centre. This participative workshop will enable attendees to confidentially discuss the impact of dealing with students in distress and review ways of working with them. Aimed at all frontline staff, including porters, administrators, librarians and so on, and will have a focus on shorter interactions where there is no ongoing welfare role. The workshop will discuss ways of being supportive in ways which are effective and manageable for students and staff. The workshop will also address when to say yes – and when to say no. The workshop will be conducted in a relaxed and open way and will result in those attending feeling more confident in these interactions. The workshop will also update attendees on available sources of local support for students. This workshop has been updated to reflect the current challenges because of COVID 19

May 2023

Mon 8	ADRC: Supporting Postgraduate Students with Mental Health Difficulties (Online) [Places] 12:00 - 13:30 Online This course is run and the trainers provided by the Accessibility & Disability Resource Centre This participative, discussion based workshop will provide an opportunity to reflect on how students with mental health difficulties can be supported in postgraduate study. It will cover best practice in supporting students and update on services available to all involved. This workshop will be delivered via Teams and includes around 30 minutes of preparatory work which is self paced This workshop has been updated to reflect the current challenges because of COVID 19
Tue 23	Supervising Postgraduate Research Students (Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences) [Places] 10:00 - 12:00 Online This workshop explores the principles of good postgraduate supervision, different approaches to supervising, how to deliver feedback for best results, and the teacher/learner roles of the supervisor-supervisee relationship. It is aimed at new or experienced postgraduate supervisors looking to develop their skills in effective and inspired pedagogy. Outcomes: Understand the teacher/learner roles central to the supervision of postgraduate students Explore good practice for delivering feedback Understand possible issues and where to go for support in the Cambridge system
Thu 25	Supervising Postgraduate Research Students (STEMM) [Places] 10:00 - 12:00 Online This workshop explores the principles of good postgraduate supervision, different approaches to supervising, how to deliver feedback for best results, and the teacher/learner roles of the supervisor-supervisee relationship. It is aimed at new or experienced postgraduate supervisors looking to develop their skills in effective and inspired pedagogy. Outcomes: Understand the teacher/learner roles central to the supervision of postgraduate students Explore good practice for delivering feedback Understand possible issues and where to go for support in the Cambridge system Consider the elements of positive research culture in a group and lab

June 2023

Tue 13	An Introduction to Undergraduate Supervision (Essay-Based Subjects) [Places] 10:00 - 13:00 Student Services Centre, New Wing Seminar Room This course prepares you to supervise undergraduate students at the University of Cambridge in essay-based subjects. It explores the challenges and approaches involved in supervising undergraduates as well as providing practical advice and strategies. The course consists of three components: 1. A pre-workshop self-paced module containing information on the Cambridge supervision system and introduces the principles and practices of effective teaching and learning. 2. An in-person workshop that incorporates personal reflection on teaching practice, design of learning activities, discussion of real teaching scenarios, a chance to discuss and ask questions and access to practical information about organising and carrying out your supervisions. 3. A post-workshop information pack containing additional resources for ongoing support and information The training provided in this course complements any training you may receive from your department or college and is required by colleges before you can carry out supervisions.
Wed 14	An Introduction to Undergraduate Supervision (Problem Sheet-Based Subjects) [Places] 14:00 - 17:00 Student Services Centre, New Wing Seminar Room This course prepares you to supervise undergraduate students at the University of Cambridge in problem sheet-based subjects. It explores the challenges and approaches involved in supervising undergraduates as well as providing practical advice and strategies. The course consists of three components: 1. A pre-workshop self-paced module containing information on the Cambridge supervision system and introduces the principles and practices of effective teaching and learning. 2. An in-person workshop that incorporates personal reflection on teaching practice, design of learning activities, discussion of real teaching scenarios, a chance to discuss and ask questions and access to practical information about organising and carrying out your supervisions. 3. A post-workshop information pack containing additional resources for ongoing support and information The training provided in this course complements any training you may receive from your department or college and is required by colleges before you can carry out supervisions.
Thu 15	An Introduction to Undergraduate Supervision (Essay-Based Subjects) [Places] 14:00 - 17:00 Student Services Centre, New Wing Seminar Room This course prepares you to supervise undergraduate students at the University of Cambridge in essay-based subjects. It explores the challenges and approaches involved in supervising undergraduates as well as providing practical advice and strategies. The course consists of three components: 1. A pre-workshop self-paced module containing information on the Cambridge supervision system and introduces the principles and practices of effective teaching and learning. 2. An in-person workshop that incorporates personal reflection on teaching practice, design of learning activities, discussion of real teaching scenarios, a chance to discuss and ask questions and access to practical information about organising and carrying out your supervisions. 3. A post-workshop information pack containing additional resources for ongoing support and information The training provided in this course complements any training you may receive from your department or college and is required by colleges before you can carry out supervisions.

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