Key Information

Tutor: Dr Magdalena Jara & Dr Elena Forasacco
Course Level: Level 3
Course Credit: 1 credit
Maximum Course Capacity: 20
Mode of Delivery: Face-to-Face 
Time Commitment: 45 minutes for preparatory task and 7 hours for live retreat (inc breaks and lunch)

Dates

There are no further sessions taking place this academic year. Course dates for 2024-25 will be available to book from late September.

This one-day GTA retreat provides participants with the time and space to reflect on their teaching experience in a supportive environment to progress and/or complete their AFHEA applications.  

During the retreat, participants will have the opportunity to

  • discuss and reflect on their teaching experience, share good practice and feedback with peers, and address any teaching-related concerns.
  • have 1-2-1 consultations with a tutor to get personalised feedback on their applications.
  • make progress with their Associate Fellowship (AFHEA) applications.

Learning Outcomes 


On completion of this course, you will be able to:   

  • Identify aspects of good teaching practice as well as areas which can be developed further.   
  • Compare teaching styles and methods across different disciplines.   
  • Assess your application for Associate Fellowship and revise as appropriate.   
  • Reflect on your teaching and learning practice using some key concepts from the literature.  

Please note - To gain the credit participants need to fully participate in the retreat. 

Pre-requisites to attend

  • Have successfully completed the two GTAP core courses: Introduction to Learning and Teaching and Introduction to Assessment and Feedback for Learning.
  • Have attended the course Applying for Associate Fellowship
  • Gained sufficient teaching experience in the term(s) prior to the retreat
  • Be in the process of applying for Associate Fellowship (AFHEA)

How to Book

Please select a date and book on via Inkpath using your Imperial Single-Sign-On.  Bookings will close one week before the live session.