To this end, TU Graz offers teaching staff the opportunity to take part in the Teaching Academy, a higher education didactic qualification programme which comprises three modules and can be tailored to specific needs and interests.
In addition to the courses offered within the framework of the Teaching Academy, TU Graz teaching staff can also take part in other training programmes offered by TU Graz and the Steirische Hochschulkonferenz.
To show appreciation for outstanding quality of teaching, TU Graz awards the Prize for Excellence in Teaching annually.
Contact
Teaching Academy
Verena SCHWÄGERL-MELCHIOR
Dr. phil.
Phone: +43 316 873 3664
Teaching Academy
The Teaching Academy's university didactics training programme is structured in three modules and covers a wide range of topics.
‘Basic’ module: This provides basic knowledge, tools and tips for anyone starting out in teaching.
Advanced’ module: The workshops in the ‘Advanced’ module cover a wide range of topics and allow for individual specialisations.
‘Expert’ module: The ‘Expert’ module enables the professionalisation and visualisation of teaching skills through a teaching portfolio or teaching project.
More information: Teaching Academy Folder
For TU Graz teaching staff:
- Information in the intranet TU4U
- Registration for courses: In-House Training in TUGRAZonline
Teaching Academy Focus Talks
The "Teaching Academy Focus Talks" are half-hour web seminars on didactic or teaching-related topics that change every semester. Participation in the individual dates is possible without registration.
Framework topic in summer semester 2024 (in German): Methoden kompakt
1.04.2025, 12.00-12.30: Verena Schwägerl-Melchior: "Just-in-Time Teaching und Peer Instruction"
27.05.2025, 12.00-12.30: Dominik Ruffeis: "Problem-Based Learning"
17.06.2025, 12.00-12.30: Verena Schwägerl-Melchior: "Mini-Aktivierungen"
Further higher education didactic programmes
TU Graz also offers higher education didactic training as part of the following programmes:
- Advanced Leadership Programm für wissenschaftliche Führungskräfte
- Gender- und Diversitätskompetenz für Wissenschaftler*innen
Training opportunities offered by the Steirische Hochschulkonferenz:
