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Courses
Courses
Choosing a course is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make! View our courses and see what our students and lecturers have to say about the courses you are interested in at the links below.
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University Life
University Life
Each year more than 4,000 choose University of Galway as their University of choice. Find out what life at University of Galway is all about here.
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About University of Galway
About University of Galway
Since 1845, University of Galway has been sharing the highest quality teaching and research with Ireland and the world. Find out what makes our University so special – from our distinguished history to the latest news and campus developments.
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Colleges & Schools
Colleges & Schools
University of Galway has earned international recognition as a research-led university with a commitment to top quality teaching across a range of key areas of expertise.
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Research & Innovation
Research & Innovation
University of Galway’s vibrant research community take on some of the most pressing challenges of our times.
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Business & Industry
Guiding Breakthrough Research at University of Galway
We explore and facilitate commercial opportunities for the research community at University of Galway, as well as facilitating industry partnership.
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Alumni & Friends
Alumni & Friends
There are 128,000 University of Galway alumni worldwide. Stay connected to your alumni community! Join our social networks and update your details online.
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Community Engagement
Community Engagement
At University of Galway, we believe that the best learning takes place when you apply what you learn in a real world context. That's why many of our courses include work placements or community projects.
Teaching & Learning
Strategies and Policies
The University's philosophy and approaches to the design of courses, teaching and the support of learning are captured in the institutional Learning, Teaching & Assessment Strategy. This Strategy is approved by Academic Council and all courses and practices should comply with its requirements.Learn more
Design & Management of Courses & Modules
The LTA Strategy provides the overarching framework for the design and operation of courses and modules (augmented by University regulations on degree structures, examinations, etc). Some additional documentation and supports are also available here that provide more detailed information and guidance.
- The Bologna Process
- Learning Outcomes
- Assessment
- Academic Integrity
- Accessibility/Inclusive Teaching Practices
- Attendance Requirements
Academic staff are supported in the skills of curricular design and teaching via our workshops, the formal qualifications which constitute our Professional Development Framework for Academic Practice and also by accessing some useful online resources for self-study (available in the 'Teaching & Learning Forum' section of Blackboard).
Teaching with Technology
NUI Galway's virtual learning environment (or 'learning management system') is Blackboard Learn. This provides a wide range of tools to support communication, the sharing of teaching and learning materials and to manage assessment and feedback. In addition, many other technologies are used, both in the classroom and online and academic staff at NUI Galway are continually innovating and developing as each new technology emerges, maintaining a key focus on approaches which lead to an improved learning experience and a better managed portfolio of courses and programmes.
Teaching Evaluation & Developing your Teaching Practice
Obtaining and reflecting on feedback is a key aspect of a professional approach to teaching and in NUI Galway academic staff avail of a number of approaches which include peer observation, student surveys, and a focus-group style approach. In addition, it is increasingly common practice to compile and maintain a 'Teaching Portfolio' which provides a record of experience, reflection and performance. Such documents are useful for the individual lecturer to take stock of their own professional development but also are effective forms of evidence to submit for applications for promotions or teaching awards.
- Approaches to teaching evaluation
- Developing a teaching portfolio
- Find out about our professional development courses
We also provide training for those who may be acting in a teaching or learning support role such as Graduate Teaching Assistants and part-time tutors. This is mainly addressed through an online 5 ECTS module (available on a 'standalone' basis or as part of the Structured PhD programmes offered across the University): GS506 Teaching & Learning. For those who teach on online or blended learning courses, we also have a number of relevant modules and provide supports in partnership with the Centre for Adult Learning & Professional Development.
Advice & Consultation
CELT staff are available to discuss any issues regarding curricular design, professional development, teaching and technology use either in an informal one-to-one capacity or by a more formal arrangement with bespoke workshops or joint projects with disciplines, Schools and Colleges.
Please contact us at: celt@universityofgalway.ie