Welcome to Teaching and Learning at the University of Western Australia. This website provides a range of resources for UWAstaffandstudents, and prospective students.
Teaching and Learning at UWA is focused on improving the student learning experience and, as part of the education portfolio, involves a range of people, both centrally and within each faculty:
eLearning is becoming an increasingly prominent part of the educational landscape. This workshop will provide an introduction not only to the technologies available but also to the educationally sound use of these technologies. The workshop will focus primarily on how to make best use of (...)
Peer review is gaining increasing credibility as a productive and accessible means of a teacher’s professional development. It can also provide a valuable source of evidence to be included in your teaching portfolio. However, some find the thought of having their teaching “reviewed” undesirable (...)
Tuesday 18
13:00 - WORKSHOP - An Introducation to Problem Based Learning
In this workshop you will discuss the basic principles of Problem Based Learning. Discussions will include advantages and disadvantages of Problem Based Learning and some areas of curriculum development, problem writing and tutor training.
Wednesday 19
10:30 - WORKSHOP - Group Work in Problem Based Learning
This workshop is recommended to those who are interested in implementing PBL activities into their teaching as it addresses some of the specific considerations, particularly related to group work, that are likely to arise.
