Becoming a Student Assistant – Free Online Course

Who is the course for?

This course is designed for anyone with a passion for higher education. The course is specifically tailored to the needs of students and employees, who are involved in teaching, support and participation in governing bodies of higher education institutions.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to…

Contribute professionally in a higher education working environment

Develop a well-founded opinion of what is a good university teacher and mentor

Identify the basic principles for designing a course

Explore the aspects of how to teach a small group session in an interactive way while paying attention to classroom management and atmosphere

Interpret the difference between directive and facilitative formative feedback

Reflect on challenges students participating in governing bodies face