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Introduction to Teaching and Learning

The Academic Quality and Development Team welcomes postgraduate researchers who wish to teach to engage with Introduction to Teaching and Learning. 

This training provides an induction into Higher Education learning and teaching and into working as a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) at the University of York.

It aims to build your confidence to teach effectively, offering a grounding for subsequent discipline-specific induction in your department. 

Which workshop should you sign up for? 

There are three different Introduction to Teaching and Learning streams; you should complete the one recommended by your department. Please note: workshop names have changed for 2026/27.

* Environment and Geography GTAs who will be doing lab work should enrol on our Demonstrate with Impact training. Those who are more likely to be classroom based should enrol on our Leading the Discussion training. 

** Chemistry GTAs who will be doing lab work should enrol on our Demonstrate with Impact training. Those who are more likely to be classroom based should enrol on our Solve, Support, Succeed training. 

How to book

Bookings close two weeks before each workshop: this is to ensure you have time to complete the self-study component beforehand. You'll be enrolled on the VLE and receive a calendar invitation to the workshop two weeks before the workshop date.

Please note: you will need to have completed the VLE self-study in order to receive the location of the workshop.

1. Choose one workshop, as recommended by your department: see table above.
2. Go to SkillsForge and find the relevant Introduction to Teaching and Learning workshop. 
3. Book a workshop: make sure you are available at that time and can complete the self-study in advance.

Staff, postdoctoral researchers, or PGT students due to commence a PhD shortly can email academic-practice@york.ac.uk if you would like to engage with this training.