LeTS staff have broad-based expertise in areas of continuing professional development for learning and teaching. We can support your teaching practice through both award bearing programmes and tailored provision. We run a range of scheduled courses, workshops and seminars for developing staff knowledge of a wide range of issues in teaching, such as designing a programme, providing students with feedback, or teaching large groups.

We pride ourselves on being accessible to all members of staff and will be happy to discuss your ideas and to seek solutions that can enhance the impact of your teaching and engage your learners.

Certificate in Learning and Teaching (CiLT)

The Certificate in Learning and Teaching (CiLT) is the University´s initial professional development programme for academic staff on probation. The course is specifically designed to meet both the needs of staff new to higher education teaching and new to the research-led environment of Sheffield University.

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Teaching Development for Researchers and Postgrads

The Sheffield Teaching Assistant offers professional development sessions for early career researchers and postgrads who teach in lab classes, seminars and lectures.  A series of workshops provide an introduction to effective practice in the key areas of teaching activity.  For postgrads this is fully integrated into the DDP.

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The Higher Education Learning Pathway

Develop your understanding and practice of teaching and learning through the University of Sheffield's new Higher Education Learning Pathway (HELP). HELP is run by the School of Education in conjunction with the Learning and Teaching Serivces (LeTS). It consists of three inter-related courses which offer an integrated pathway from initial to continuing professional development.

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Annual Dialogue

Annual Dialogue is a University scheme where teaching staff, including part-time staff and graduate teaching assistants (GTAs), undertake an agreed activity with a peer to help develop their teaching. Example activities include peer observation, discussing assessment or reviewing an online resource.

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Senate Awards

The Senate Award Scheme aims to reward individuals for excellence in teaching and/or supporting and enhancing the students' learning experience. It also aims to encourage and promote good practice and raise the status of teaching and learning as a scholarly activity.

University of Sheffield Learning and Teaching Conference

The University of Sheffield holds an annual Learning and Teaching Conference in January. All staff and students are invited to discuss ideas in learning and teaching. More information will be published here.

Other Events and Resources

For additional University of Sheffield and external events on teaching, please see the USpace page below (requires University of Sheffield login and password):

uspace.shef.ac.uk/community/landt

Contacting us

profdev@sheffield.ac.uk

Dr Nigel Russell
L&T Professional Development Officer
Email: n.russell@sheffield.ac.uk
Tel: 0114 22 22474
Working Hours:
Mon to Fri: 09:00 - 17:00