CPD Teaching Observation & Exchange Trajectory 2025-2026

Kick-off: Thursday 2nd October 14:30-17:00 at EDLAB

Description

At UM, CPD is more than just following workshops, it’s about learning through experience and exchange. One great way to grow is by observing a colleague’s teaching or teaching materials, or getting feedback on your own.

By signing up for ExchangED, you’ll pair up (or form small groups) to observe each other’s teaching or review teaching materials like tutorial tasks, assessments or course design. Whether you’re looking for fresh ideas or constructive input, especially in light of current factors like generative AI, the Smarter Academic Year or more focus on meaningful assessment, this is a flexible and time-efficient way to reflect and improve.

Join the kick-off session to meet potential partners, learn how it to get the most out of your observations and set shared goals. You’ll then have the rest of the academic year to complete the exchange, followed by an invitation to a closing session to reflect and share what you’ve learned.

Prior participants found this process both meaningful and manageable. Why not join and see where a fresh perspective can take your teaching?

Activity full or can’t make this date? Then sign up for the waiting list and we’ll let you know as soon as this event is scheduled again.

Note about the costs
EDLAB offers its CPD activities free of charge. Please note however that we have paid to develop and offer this session, so if you sign up but cannot attend, we would greatly appreciate it if you could give us at least 5 days’ notice so that we can advertise your spot to others who may be interested. Cancellation without at least 5 days’ notice or failure to show up may result in your department being charged the full cost price.

EDLAB reserves the right to postpone this event should a minimum of 6 participants not be reached.

Notice of filming and photography
When you attend this event, you enter an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By entering the event premises, you consent to such recording media and its release, publication, exhibition or reproduction. Please let us know at the event, if you would rather not appear in any recorded media.