Continuing professional development programs
CSU academic staff are strongly supported in the professional development in learning and teaching with the aim of promoting continuing best practice, innovation and scholarship in learning, teaching and curriculum development.
CELT is one of the providers of staff development in learning and teaching to Faculties. CELT has a large team of school-based educational designers who are available for consultation with academic staff about any staff development needs and the development of teaching portfolios.
Continuing professonial development opportunities are provided for academic staff to develop new knowledge and skills through:
- University wide conferences
- CSUInteract professional development
- School based professional development workshops on learning and teaching under the auspices of School Learning & Teaching Committees
- Leadership in learning and teaching colloquia
- IVT professional development
- Enhancing Classroom Teaching Dynamics Service
Other opportunities for professional development in teaching include: -
- Teaching Excellence Awards
- Reflection on teaching
- Graduate Certificate in University Learning & Teaching
- Publication in learning and teaching (book, book chapter, journal article, or conference paper)
- Scholarship in teaching (CSU funded project or ALTC project)
- Professional development workshops (see School based workshops above)
- Flexible learning resource development
- Leadership in University learning & teaching
These activities qualify for recognition under the Performance Based Funding – Teaching scheme.The definitive information on all Performance Based Funding criteria can be found on the Planning & Audit Website.