Office of Learning and Teaching

Bond University

Gold Coast Queensland 4229

Australia

Phone: +61 7 5595 1293

Email: olt@bond.edu.au

bond.edu.au

The information published in this document is correct at the time of printing (November 2018). However, all programs are subject to review by the Academic Senate of the University and the University reserves the right to change its program offerings and subjects without notice. The information published in this document is intended as a guide and persons considering an offer of enrolment should contact the relevant Faculty or Institute to see if any changes have been made before deciding to accept their offer.

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OFFICE OF LEARNING AND TEACHING

The Foundations of University Learning and Teaching (FULT) ten-week collegial program is offered to all Bond University teaching staff who are keen to develop their pedagogy and practice by exploring a range of theories, perspectives, tools and practical approaches to learning and teaching in higher education. The FULT program aims to cater to those who are new to teaching as well as those seeking new ideas to integrate into their teaching to enhance the student learning experience.

Over the course of the program, academics will build on their current skill set and gain confidence in their ability to facilitate the learning process. More specifically, participants of the FULT program will develop their teaching skills, explore different ways in which students learn, and actively experience how disciplinary expertise and teaching skills work in partnership to deliver quality teaching and learning.

These goals are achieved through the introduction of core learning and teaching pedagogy, induction into the process of aligning learning outcomes with class activities and assessments, and the development of reflective practice as a university educator.

Overview

Foundations of University Learning and Teaching (FULT) Program

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

Academics who successfully complete the FULT program will be able to:• Plan and apply good teaching practices• Structure meaningful and authentic assessment and

feedback• Design engaging curriculum and teach to a range of diverse

learners• Develop their teaching practice through reflection, collegial

exchange and peer / student feedback• Design technology-enhanced learning grounded in

pedagogical principles

QUALITY LEARNING AND

TEACHING

ENGAGING LEARNERS

LEARNING BY DESIGN

ASSESSMENTAND

FEEDBACK

TECHNOLOGY ENHANCED LEARNING

PEER OBSERVATION OF TEACHING

FUTURE DIRECTIONS IN HIGHER EDUCATION

TIME COMMITMENT

The expected time commitment to complete this program is approximately 100 hours. Averaging 10 hours per week for the duration of the 10-week program, this equates to approximately: • 32 hours program instruction• 6 hours peer-observation of teaching• 2 hours individualised technology-enhanced training• 60 hours personal study e.g., reading, interacting with

additional program materials, completion of weekly reflective activities and preparing assessment tasks

ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Weekly reflection and consolidation tasks• Preparation and delivery of a ‘Teach Your Peers’ micro

lesson and provision of peer feedback• Peer Observation of Teaching Reflective Report• Detailed lesson plan including assessment considerations

and embedding of technology-enhanced learning tools

ADDITIONAL PROGRAM BENEFITS

Upon successful completion of the Foundations of University Learning and Teaching (FULT) program participants will gain automatic membership to the Bond University FULT ‘iLumni’. This membership provides participants with on-going support and opportunities to:• Engage in inter-faculty exchange and collegiality• Develop and build supportive professional networks• Improve scholarship of practice to improve student learning

outcomes

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

REFLECTIVE PRACTICE

“THE FULT PROGRAM WAS BY FAR THE BEST PD AND TEACHING TRAINING

THAT I HAVE EVER BEEN FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO UNDERTAKE – AND I’VE BEEN TEACHING IN ACADEMIA FOR

OVER 20 YEARS.”

“IT’S QUITE OVERWHELMING TO THINK JUST HOW MUCH I HAVE TAKEN AWAY,

AND CONTINUE TO DRAW FROM IN TERMS OF FULT. IT REALLY HAS CHANGED THE WAY I APPROACH

LEARNING AND TEACHING.”