A practical guide to small group teaching
Workshop details
2025-26 dates
Tuesday 27 January, 13.00-16.00 (in person)
Thursday 4 June, 13.00-16.00 (in person)
Upon completion of this workshop, participants will have:
- Identified the purpose and value of utilising small group teaching;
- Considered the facilitation skills necessary for effective small group teaching;
- Considered techniques for small group teaching;
- Discussed methods for managing discussions and group dynamics.
Tutor
Nikki Boyd
Administrative Enquiries
Suyane Beasley edudevcourses@ic.ac.uk
Who should attend?
This face-to-face workshop is aimed at Imperial teaching staff who teach or who are looking to teach small groups of students in settings such as tutorials and seminars. The aim of the workshop is to consider the facilitation skills required in order to make the most of small group teaching, as well as to explore some strategies that can be used to enhance interaction and co-operation amongst group members.
Key areas
- Strategies for encouraging interaction in small group teaching settings
- Tutor facilitation skills
- Managing discussions and group dynamics
Imperial STAR Framework
This workshop is particularly suitable for those seeking recognition at D1 or D2 level of the Imperial STAR Framework. It addresses the following dimensions of the Professional Standards Framework (PSF 2023): A2, A4, K1, K2, V2, V5.
