Teaching and Learning Sessions
MONDAY 31st
- Official opening of UQ Teaching & Learning Week 2011 and Keynote Address
Professor Robert J. Beichner from North Carolina State University will discuss changing pedagogies and technologies for today's students. - Internationalising the curriculum
ALTC National Teaching Fellow Associate Professor Betty Leask will share key outcomes of her fellowship and how they can be applied at UQ.
TUESDAY 1st
- CEIT active learning showcase
Three projects utilising emerging technology will demonstrate innovative means of "making learning visible". - CIPL Continuing Professional Development showcase
CIPL staff and CPD providers from across the University will showcase their experiences of defining, developing and delivering CPD courses to a range of professional audiences.
WEDNESDAY 2nd
- TEDI "swap shop"
Some and share interesting teaching, learning and assessment practices, and ideas associated with the theme of 'Enhancing student learning'.
WEDNESDAY 2nd continued
- Symposium on English language proficiency
This session will be a useful opportunity for academics who want to better understand the issues and contribute to UQ's developments in improving English language provision to students. - CEIT open scholarship initiative & Update on review of graduate attributes
Attitudes to open scholarship and students' learning environment. What skills and literacies will the 21st century graduate need?
FRIDAY 4th
- Workshop – Teaching and Assessing Reflection in Higher Education (ALTC-funded project)
Teaching and Assessing Reflection in Higher Education (ALTC-funded project): Program-wide/course-wide approaches to improving reflection in higher education, and across disciplinary fields.
Teaching Awards
The achievements of UQ's outstanding teachers, and their significant contribution to enhancing the quality of learning. Read more.
Faculty Sessions
The afternoon of Monday 31 October is dedicated to Faculty teaching and learning events. View session details:
Faculty of Arts, Faculty of BEL, Faculty of EAIT and Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of SBS.
2011 UQ Excellence in Teaching and Learning Awards announced
The University of Queensland (UQ) celebrated some of its most inspiring and dedicated teachers at the 2011 UQ Excellence in Teaching and Learning Awards held as Customs House.
Keynote Address - Professor Robert J. Beichner
Professor Robert J. Beichner’s research focuses on increasing our understanding of student learning, with particular emphasis on physics education. His keynote address will discuss changing pedagogies and technologies for today's students.
