The CITL Trainings and Workshops are designed for the continuous enhancement of teaching-learning at RTC. From this semester, CITL will offer two categories of programmes: (1) open training and workshop programmes based on recent need assessments that are applicable for both experienced and new tutors, and (2) training programmes specifically designed for new tutors. The training programmes designed for new tutors aim to improve the teaching capability of those with little prior experience in teaching in higher education, and are mandatory for these tutors, as indicated in the table below. Other tutors could also be nominated to attend the workshops by their respective Programme Leaders. All other interested tutors can also sign up for these CITL trainings and workshops voluntarily.
Almost all CITL training will be conducted during working Saturdays, and the training duration will range from 3 -6 contact hours per topic with at least 1-2 hours of follow-up meetings 1 or 2 months after the training. Trainings will be designed to be hands-on, and a feedback and reflection exercise will be carried out as a part of the post-training follow-up. Each training is worth 3-6 training credit points depending upon the training duration. A full-day workshop is worth 6 credit points while a half-day (3 hr) workshop is 3 credit points.
The following are some of the trainings available for Autumn 2022:
| Date | Topic | Description and type | Facilitator | Designed for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27th August | Problem-based assessment design | This training will help tutors design problem-based assessments for both in-class and out-of-class activities. It will focus on student-centered learning. The training will have three aspects: planning / designing → process / implementation → assessment methodology of the problem-based learning approach. |
Mr. Kinzang Paro College of Education (PCE), RUB. |
All Tutors |
| 17th September | Action research in teaching | This will be a one-day training on how to use action research in teaching-learning for continuous improvement. Tutors who are/were engaged in Peer Observation Partnership (POP) are recommended to register for this workshop so that your POP experience can be used in research for teaching learning scholarship. | Dr. Kezang Sherub PCE | All Tutors |
| 24th September | Learning Outcomes - constructive alignment | This will be an introductory training on constructive alignment (CA). The workshop will focus on how you should/can use CA for the module(s) you teach. It will focus on the learning outcomes of your module(s) and aligning these with your teaching-learning pedagogy and assessment methods/choices. This is specifically designed for new tutors. | Dr. Deki G PCE | New Tutors |
| 29th October | Classroom management for higher education - II | This workshop is a follow-up session on classroom management with new tutors. The 3-hr session will also address dealing with “difficult” student behavior. | Mr. Jigme Tashi RTC | New Tutors |
| 22nd October | Designing role-plays - online | The training is mainly for business tutors who aim to enhance the teaching value of role-playing. The training will focus on the use of role-playing as a teaching pedagogy for the Business Program. | TBD | All Tutors |
| 5th November | Bloom's Taxonomy & Blueprint | In this one-day workshop for new tutors, the morning session will focus on the use of Bloom’s Taxonomy in teaching-learning while the afternoon session will focus on the use of Bloom’s Taxonomy in designing Blueprint for exam/test questions. |
Mr. Kinley Dorji RTC |
New Tutors |
| 26th November | Lesson planning | The training on lesson planning will be 3 hrs. It is designed for new tutors. We will be using the concept of constructive alignment and student-centered learning to design lesson plans. |
Ms. Sonam Deki RTC |
New Tutors |
All programmes labeled as ‘New Tutors’ will be offered to new tutors from 2022 spring and autumn, without having to register. It is especially compulsory for tutors joining teaching for the first time or teaching higher education for the first time. Tutors with higher education teaching experience can discuss with the respective PLs and communicate to CITL which programmes they plan to join.
