• Teaching

    Structuring a tutorial

    As Director of Teaching at Melbourne Law School, I have the privilege of running inductions for new teachers at the School. It is great to meet new people, and to have an intensive discussion of how we teach. Something that was asked this term related to how to structure a tutorial. After an intensive semester of teaching, I thought it was worth noting what I do in my tutorials (as opposed to seminars or lectures, which have different aims and content). A typical tutorial structure, for me, might include: Some other great advice is available from the Oxford Centre for Teaching and Learning. My key points would be: