What is the Teaching Accelerator Program?
The Teaching Accelerator Program (TAP) introduces academics to teaching at UNSW Sydney. This highly practical program connects new teaching staff with a community of peers to explore:
- What great teaching looks like
- Who our students are and what they need
- How to create positive learning experiences
- The importance of community for learning
- Where to start as a teacher at UNSW, including UNSW systems, processes and standards
Participants are connected with a peer mentor who provides support and guidance in a small peer group called the Peer Orientation Development Support (PODS) group throughout the participant’s first year at UNSW.
Who should participate in the Teaching Accelerator Program?
Combined track and EF academics new to UNSW Sydney who have teaching responsibilities should register for the Teaching Accelerator Program. It is suitable both for those new to teaching and experienced teachers who are new to UNSW. Any staff required to complete Foundations in University Learning and Teaching (FULT) as a condition of employment may register for the Teaching Accelerator Program, which is a recognised alternative to FULT. Staff at the Canberra campus are still required to do FULT. If you are unsure of which program is right for you, please contact the Academic Development Team at [email protected]
Research-focused academics, postdoctoral researchers and research fellows are not required to do TAP, but may do Beginning to Teach (BTT) or FULT if they wish to develop their teaching. Conjoint appointments in the Faculty of Medicine & Health must do the C-Med Program.
When is the Teaching Accelerator Program offered and how do I sign up?
The Teaching Accelerator Program (TAP) workshop will be an in-person event over 3 days from Tuesday 31st January - Thursday 2nd February (inclusive). Please register your interest here. A member of the Academic Development Team will be in touch with more information.