FEIT Small Class Teacher Induction Program 2027
What is the FEIT induction?
The FEIT Small-Class Teacher Induction prepares new FEIT staff to undertake the important role of teaching in the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology.
This full day training is run at the beginning of every semester for new teaching staff and is the first and largest part of the compulsory Induction program.
Who should attend this induction?
The induction is for new, casual:
- Tutors
- Graduate Researcher Academic Associates (GRAAs)
- Demonstrators
- Markers
- Teaching Assistants (TAs)
- Head Tutors
If you are a casual staff member in FEIT who will be teaching students in the upcoming semester and have not previously completed this Induction, then you need to attend.
Staff from other Faculties are not eligible for this program.
Upcoming Dates:
Thursday 25th Feb 2027, 9.30am - 4.30pm
OR
Thursday 4th March 2027, 9.30am - 4.30pm
Program:
- 9.30am - START
- 12.30pm - 1.15pm - LUNCH BREAK
- 4.30pm - END
There will be additional short breaks. Morning tea, afternoon tea and lunch are all provided at the venue for attendees.
If you have any dietary requirements, please register in the Qualtrics alternative registration form, or email us at tll-feit@unimelb.edu.au.
What to expect:
The Induction will cover important information about your role and responsibility as a small class teacher in the Faculty of Engineering and IT. We will discuss good teaching practice, methods and approaches to classroom management. We will also cover the various services and resources available to you and your students. Participants will engage in a lot of group discussion and activities throughout the day.
Do not plan to do other work or leave for meetings during this training. Attendees are required to attend the entire session.
This Induction is run by the FEIT Teaching and Learning Laboratory. Your main presenter is Dr Josh Burridge.
Location:
Woodward Conference Centre, Level 10, 185 Pelham Street, Carlton (the Law Building)
Google map reference: https://maps.app.goo.gl/KDs6NdCrHNMyx9P29
How to get there:
- Train: Parkville Station (Sunbury Line)
- Trams on Swanston Street, Lincoln Square, Stop 3 (Tram numbers 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67, 72)
- Trams on Elizabeth Street, Stop 9 (Tram numbers 19, 57, 58, 59)
- Public paid parking underneath University Square. More parking info here.
What to bring:
- Your own additional snacks if needed
- Your phone (to complete the attendance form)
Laptops or tablets will not be needed. Pens, notepads and worksheets will be provided.
How to claim payment:
The Small Class Teaching Induction is a paid activity for casual staff. Instructions on how to claim payment for this and your other work (eg. teaching, marking) will be included in the program.
The total paid hours for this Induction is 6.25 hours split into two sessions: 9.30am - 12.30pm (3hrs) and 1.15pm - 4.30pm (3.25hrs).
The payment rate is A.2 for casual staff. Those with a completed PhD are paid at A.6 rate (the PhD must be properly recorded in the University's HR system).
How to Register:
Register via TrainMe if you have staff login access (do not register with your student login). Click here to register now.
An alternative Qualtrics registration form is available here. Also use this if you have any dietary requests. Please also register in TrainMe when you have access.
If you can't register for any reason, then please just come along and we can register you on the day.
What's next after this?
The second compulsory part of the Induction is the Inclusive Classes Workshop.
For further information, please contact feit-tll@unimelb.edu.au.