Professional development for staff who teach
Staff in an educator role have a direct relationship with students and could include lecturers, casual teaching staff (sessional staff and HDR students who are tutoring/teaching).
Professional Learning Essentials (PLE) modules and other professional learning courses
The PLE self-paced online modules are aimed at staff who are new to teaching at Curtin University. The Professional Development in Tertiary Teaching for Teaching Staff Policy requires completion of the PLE as a requirement for staff who have been working with Curtin University in an educator role* for less than two years, though all staff may complete any or all of the modules. As per the table on the attached flyer, Modules 1, 3, 6 and 7 must be completed within the first 12 months of a new contract. Together with the local area induction, completing the PLE modules will prepare staff for working with Curtin students.
ALL existing staff in an educator role are required to complete the Introduction to Assessment @ Curtin module in 2019.
- Note also essential information on 10 important things staff need to know about disability services at Curtin University. The Flipped Classroom website is also useful.
How to register for PLE modules at Curtin
If you are a new staff member, you are likely to be registered for the PLE modules as part of the on- boarding process, and you will receive an email alerting you of your registration. However, anyone can register for individual modules through iPerform:
1. Log into the Staff Portal
2. Click on the iPerform icon
3. Enter the name of the module/workshop you want to complete in the Search for Learning field
4. Click on the chosen module/workshop name and select an available session
If you experience difficulty registering in iPerform; ask your line manager to contact iPerform staff at: iperform@curtin.edu.au
Further Details of Professional Learning Essentials (PLE) modules and other professional learning courses can be found in the information flyer. Contacts and support options are also provided.