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New Faculty Orientation Programme

Tue, Sep 1, 2026, 10:00 AM GMT-4 – Fri, Sep 25, 2026, 12:30 PM GMT-4
Online Learning (Asynchronous)
New Faculty Orientation Programme

Welcome to your teaching journey at The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus!

The New Faculty Orientation Programme is a self-paced online course designed to help you begin your teaching career with confidence, establish a strong foundation for educational excellence, and integrate into a supportive academic community. Whether you are new to higher education or joining us with years of experience, this programme equips you with essential institutional resources, pedagogical strategies, and practical tools tailored for success at UWI St. Augustine.

Through interactive learning modules, videos, and practical planning activities, you will explore course design, student engagement strategies, educational technologies, assessment practices, and methods for balancing professional wellbeing.

Learning Outcomes

  • Explore foundational principles, teaching philosophies, and institutional resources to support faculty success at UWI St. Augustine.
  • Outline the complete process of course design, lesson planning, and effective delivery.
  • Apply active teaching and assessment strategies to enhance student engagement and accurately measure learning.
  • Develop a reflective practice approach for continuous professional growth and personal wellbeing as an educator.
  • Build a strong professional network and connect with colleagues across campus.

Programme Format: Self-Paced Online Course

Target Audience: Academic staff joining UWI St. Augustine in August & September 2026

Upon registering, you are required to self enrol at https://myelearning.sta.uwi.edu/course/view.php?id=68432

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Instructors

Dr. Leroy Hill

Director, The CETL, The UWI.

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Online Learning (Asynchronous)

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