July 2018 Teaching @ Adelaide A Guide for new Teaching Staff University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes The University of Adelaide is a research-intensive university that seeks to develop graduates of international distinction by providing high quality education. The University defines the philosophy underpinning its teaching programs through the Graduate Attributes. These describe the qualities, knowledge and capabilities that students are encouraged to take responsibility for developing throughout their studies at the University. The Graduate Attributes are not a list of skills to be mastered; rather, they encapsulate for both students and the wider community the defining characteristics of a student’s university degree program(s), and describe a set of characteristics that are designed to be transferable beyond the particular disciplinary context in which they have been developed. While Graduate Attributes are fostered in the context of the curriculum, they are also developed within the total university experience as they encourage students to reflect on the broader purpose of their university education. The University of Adelaide Graduate Attributes are: 1. Deep discipline knowledge 2. Critical thinking and problem solving 3. Teamwork and communication skills 4. Career and leadership readiness 5. Intercultural and ethical competency 6. Self-awareness and emotional intelligence. http://www.adelaide.edu.au/learning/strategy/gradattributes/ Teaching @ Adelaide: a guide for new teaching staff. © The University of Adelaide, 12/5/2015 For enquiries and updates in regard to this guide contact Learning & Quality Support, email [email protected] or phone +61 8 8313 5754 2 The University of Adelaide About the University Beacon of Enlightenment (Strategic Plan 2013/2023) Staff Services Mission The University of Adelaide draws strength from its founding values as it fulfils its future research and teaching aspirations. The University is an international institution that distinctively embraces the ideal of the research university, where the excitement, vitality and passion of the search for new knowledge is one in which all students participate; as an enlightened and tolerant community where able students can find support, whatever their background or circumstances; and as a place where the Kaurna people, original custodians of the land on which the campuses now rest, are acknowledged and their culture respected. Our Distinctive Features • A student body of democratic breadth • A staff of international distinction • A spirit of freedom to investigate new fields • A sense of importance to the community • A goal to prepare educated leaders. The University of Adelaide commits to a distinctive approach that recaptures the ideal of the research university, and seeks an internationally-focused staff and a tolerant, progressive student mix, which will prepare students for global citizenship in an increasingly borderless world. It will be a university true to its historical roots, yet passionately committed to its role in producing graduates designed to play leading parts in the Asian Century. Structure of the University http://www.adelaide.edu.au/governance/org-charts/ Deputy Vice-Chancellor & Vice-President (Academic) - DVC&VP(A) http://www.adelaide.edu.au/learning/ The DVC&VP(A) provides leadership in achieving the University’s strategic goals in relation to learning and teaching, including the provision of quality student experience across the University and the ongoing professional development of University staff. Deputy Vice-Chancellor & Vice-President (Research) - DVC&VP(R) http://www.adelaide.edu.au/research/ The DVC&VP(R) provides leadership in achieving the University’s strategic goals in relation to research and research training policy across the University. 3 Teaching Excellence Pro Vice-Chancellor (Student Learning) - PVC(SL) Pro Vice-Chancellor (Student Learning) The Pro Vice-Chancellor (Student Learning) provides strategic direction and leadership to the University of Adelaide as it continues to pursue its goal of excellence in education. Key to this goal is delivering an integrated, high-quality learning experience for each student, which encompasses all aspects of University life. Associate Deans (Learning & Teaching) http://www.adelaide.edu.au/learning/governance/faculty/ The Associate Dean reports to the Executive Dean. The role contributes to the learning and teaching within the faculty in accordance with the University’s and faculty’s strategic plans. Teaching Awards & Grants http://www.adelaide.edu.au/learning/awards-grants/ Recognising the important role that awards and grants play in the development and recognition of teaching excellence, the University offers a comprehensive program of internal awards, and encourages staff in their applications for awards available via the Australian Awards for University Teaching program (AAUT). The University may in some years also offer internal funding for strategically focussed learning and teaching projects. The Teaching Excellence Support Officer ([email protected]), provides a comprehensive advisory service relating to the development of award applications and grant proposals. The website contains information about currently available award and grant opportunities, and details of previous award and grant recipients. 4 Supporting Your Teaching Learning Outcomes Guide to Writing Learning Outcomes Learning outcomes describe what students will know and be able to do upon successful completion of a program or course. Program learning outcomes are pivotal statements in the design and delivery of educational programs; they focus on the end-point of the program, are framed at a high level of generalisation and are the foundation for the development and design of the award through its component courses. Course Learning Outcomes are part of the University’s contract with students with respect to their achievement in a course. They are the basis for all learning activity in a course and they construct very specific expectations for students about what they will learn and what will be assessed. They are not a description of the course or a summary of the teaching activity. The focus is on specifying student outcomes and evidencing their achievement through assessment. The Guide to Writing Learning Outcomes website provides information on: • Writing effective learning outcomes at both program and course level • Bloom’s Taxonomy • TEQSA and AQF Requirements • Discipline Standards in Australia • Other resources Professional Development for Educators School of Education, Level 8, Nexus 10, 10 Pulteney St, Adelaide Phone 831 30694 https://arts.adelaide.edu.au/education/ The School of Education provides a variety of formal fee-based qualifications including the Professional Certificate in Education and the Graduate Certificate in Education. Wirltu Yarlu Aboriginal Education, Level 1, Schulz Building, North Terrace Campus Phone 831 33623 email [email protected] http://www.adelaide.edu.au/wirltu-yarlu/ Wirltu Yarlu provides broad cross institution support, teaching, supervision and staff development, including an Indigenous Cultural Competence workshop-based course in intercultural awareness focused on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australia. University of Adelaide Communities of Practice Email: [email protected] https://www.adelaide.edu.au/learning/teaching/communities-of-practice/ The University of Adelaide Communities of Practice are sponsored by the Office of the Pro Vice- Chancellor (Student Learning), and provide an opportunity for groups of staff and students to come together on a regular basis to discuss topics of strategic relevance to the institution, and to deepen their knowledge and expertise. Adelaide Education Academy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/learning/teaching/academy/ 5 The Adelaide Education Academy was established in 2016 to provide to support, promote and recognise teaching excellence across campus and allow staff to focus their efforts as Education Specialists. Education Specialists have exclusive access to developmental workshops and opportunities, including the Learning and Teaching Advancement Grant Scheme, learning and teaching Special Studies Leave, and a pathway to promotion up to full Professor based on learning and teaching. HDR Supervisors and Postgraduate Coordinators The Adelaide Graduate Centre (see p.7) provides professional development and resources for current and aspiring higher degree by research supervisors and postgraduate coordinators. Learning Technologies Learning Enhancement and Innovation The Cog, Level 7, Wills Building, North Terrace Campus Email: [email protected] https://www.adelaide.edu.au/learning-enhancement-innovation/ The Learning Enhancement and Innovations team’s focus is on learning design and pedagogical support for MyUni, improving the usefulness and relevance of MyUni for the University of Adelaide and assisting in the development of blended learning and eLearning in University courses to enhance student learning. The Learning Enhancement and Innovations team undertakes projects and initiatives to ensure the online learning environment at the University of Adelaide (MyUni, Echo360 Active Learning Platform and associated educational technologies) meets the current and future needs of our students and staff and supports the University’s strategic plan. Areas of expertise include: use of MyUni in teaching and learning (and implementation of the Guidelines for Minimum Use of MyUni); blended and online learning and teaching pedagogy and good practice advice; using online technologies to support e-assessment; evaluation of blended and online learning; and management of technological innovations in learning and teaching. MyUni Training http://www.adelaide.edu.au/technology/training/ MyUni training courses are updated regularly to reflect the new features available in MyUni. Sessions are scheduled throughout the year over a variety of days and times. There are currently a number of different courses offered, including training for Echo360 Active Learning Platform and Zoom Virtual Classroom. MyUni Support http://www.adelaide.edu.au/myuni/ Phone 08 831 33000, option 3 (24 hours, 7 days) Email [email protected] The MyUni Support Team is here to help students and academics with any MyUni queries over the phone, via email or online using Tutorials and FAQs. Managing Students with Specific Needs Mental Health Awareness – Responding to Students http://www.adelaide.edu.au/counselling_centre/staff/mharts/ 6 An online training module to help you identify the why, when and how to act when you are concerned about a student’s mental health. It provides information about policy, procedures and specific tools to ensure you respond appropriately and confidently and it lists the Support Services you can refer students to. An accompanying booklet is available on request. Direct Staff Assistance regarding Student Mental Health http://www.adelaide.edu.au/counselling_centre/staff/ As an educator ‘on the front line’ you may find dealing with student wellbeing presents challenges in the teaching environment. Contact Counselling Support directly about how best to respond. Access Plans for students with a disability http://www.adelaide.edu.au/disability/staff/ What does an Access Plan mean for you? Disability Advisors can talk over how to address the plan without overloading yourself and suggest ways to increase course content accessibility. Find out how you might discuss with students the benefits of registering with Disability Support. Adelaide Graduate Centre (AGC) Staff & Examiner Information Tools and resources to support staff in supervision and examination of HDR students are available from the ‘Staff and Examiners’ menu of the AGC website. Extensive information on the University’s Career and Research Skills Training (CaRST) and HDR scholarships programs is accessible from the CaRST and Postgraduate Research Scholarships links respectively. Scholarship Higher Education Research Group of Adelaide (HERGA) http://www.herga.com.au/ HERGA is a cross-disciplinary community of educators promoting high quality university learning through evidence-based, practical approaches to teaching. Special Studies Program (SSP) http://www.adelaide.edu.au/hr/handbook/workforce/ssp/ The University has a Special Studies Program (SSP) under which eligible members of staff may be given approval and financial support to undertake a period of special studies in lieu of their normal duties, to further their scholarship, research, professional practice and development. Technology Services http://www.adelaide.edu.au/technology/ 7 Technology Services centrally manages IT services including: telecommunications, Internet and web, networks, email and calendar, file and print, audiovisual and videoconferencing in common teaching areas (Lecture Theatres and Tutorial Rooms), and authentication and security. These support the centrally hosted delivery of: business administration systems, online learning and teaching tools, student computing laboratories, and desktop computing systems. Technology Service Desk http://www.adelaide.edu.au/technology/ [email protected] Phone 831 33000 24 hours, 7 days The Technology Service Desk support staff with the use of IT Services including computer, telecommunications and audio visual matters. Lecture Theatre and Tutorial Room Audio Visual Support http://www.adelaide.edu.au/technology/yourservices/learning-teaching/teaching-rooms/ Phone 831 33000 24 hours, 7 days For urgent, on location support, a hotline phone is provided in each venue. For new teaching staff an introduction session on using the AV equipment in teaching venues is recommended as this demonstrates how to use the equipment and common issues. More information is available on the Technology Services website. Echo360 Active Learning Platform – Lecture Recording http://www.adelaide.edu.au/myunitransform/what-is-echo360 Echo360 is the automatic lecture capture and interaction tool for the University, based on the University timetable. Students can access recordings on any device, any time. It has the ability for students to ask questions in class, for instructors to set up polls and quizzes and analytics to view how students have been interacting with the session. IT Training (Software & Business Systems) http://www.adelaide.edu.au/technology/training/ Phone 831 31000 email [email protected] The IT Training Team provides face-to-face courses and online learning for staff on the University's:  teaching and learning applications, including MyUni, Echo360, and e-learning software  research systems, such as ResearchMaster, ORBIT, Aurora (for publication management), Researcher Profiles, and FreezerPro Biobank Management  core business systems, including Campus Solutions for student administration, eProcurement, and the University’s records management system See our website for more about the courses and resources relevant to you. We also offer support for staff and HDR students in Microsoft Office applications, via fortnightly webinars and curated online courses. Most workshops are held in our training rooms on Level 2 of the Oliphant building, but we also visit Waite, Roseworthy, and other research precincts around Adelaide. For all our latest news and updates on upcoming training opportunities, including those at other campuses, visit our blog. 8 University Libraries University Libraries Service Enquiries 831 35759 Research Help 831 35372 email [email protected] • Barr Smith Library, North Terrace campus • Elder Music Library, Hartley Building, North Terrace campus • Law Library, Ligertwood Building, North Terrace campus • Roseworthy Campus Library, Roseworthy campus • Waite Library, Waite campus, Urrbrae The Barr Smith Library is the main library of the University and provides collections and services to support Schools or Disciplines not specifically served by the branch libraries. Who’s your Research Librarian? http://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/about/contacts/res_libs.html Research Librarians liaise with academic staff on all library matters including library services, resources and the teaching of information research skills within programs. They assist students and support research staff in making the most effective use of library resources and services. Library guide on Teaching Support http://libguides.adelaide.edu.au/teaching_support This library guide brings together information for academic and other teaching staff on such things as course resources (eg Reserve, DRMC etc), research skills programs and what your research librarian can do for you to support teaching and learning. Digital Resources Management Centre Phone 831 35774 email [email protected] http://libguides.adelaide.edu.au/drmc The Digital Resources Management Centre (DRMC) provides a centralised service for the processing and copyright management of all journal articles, book chapters and other text materials that are required for teaching purposes by staff members of the University of Adelaide. Document Delivery (incl. Interlibrary Loan) http://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/using/delivery/ Endnote - Bibliographic software http://libguides.adelaide.edu.au/endnote 9 Image & Copy Centre Level 1, Hughes Building, North Terrace Campus Phone 831 34690 or 831 35217 email [email protected] Image & Copy Centre The Image and Copy Centre (ICC) provides quality high volume document production services, specifically geared to the requirements of the University, its Schools, and its staff and students. Services include: printing, sale and distribution of course readers for students on behalf of academic staff; digital colour copies and high volume copying; and finishing and laminating. Your School & Faculty Academic Faculties One of your most immediate sources of advice or support on teaching and related issues is from staff within your own school and faculty. You can seek help from: • Colleagues in your Discipline/School • Head of Discipline • Head of School • Program Coordinators • Course Coordinators • School Administrator and School support staff • Faculty Office staff • Associate Deans (e.g. L&T, Postgraduate, Technology) 10