Foundations of University Learning and Teaching (FULT)

The Foundations of University Learning and Teaching (FULT) program is a professional development program that is compulsory for all new WSU academic staff with teaching responsibilities appointed for more than one year. Invitations are sent to staff who are required to attend the program. However, those who can provide evidence of equivalent prior learning may be granted exemption.

The program aligns with current and planned strategic initiatives in curriculum development and associated staff professional development needs and is built around a project that can be chosen to assist with (rather than add to) the participant's priority work.

The program is offered twice a year during Autumn and Winter session and starts with some online activities, followed by three face to face workshops. After the workshop, participants undertake a practice-based project which includes aspects of peer review, before submitting a final report. Completion of the online activities, participation in workshop and submission of a 3000-word practice-based report is mandatory for successful completion of the program.

Please note that prior completion of the online activities is required for attendance at the workshop.

The online activities for the FULT program draw upon a suite of self-paced online learning modules.

The Autumn 2024 workshops will be delivered to all registered participants on the days and location as per following;

WorkshopDateLocation
Workshop 1Monday 12th February 20241PSQ  PC-01.6.31
Workshop 2Monday 19th February 2024Zoom link will be sent to registered participants
Workshop 3Monday 26th February  20241PSQ  PC-01.5.39

For any further inquiries, email LearningFutures@westernsydney.edu.au.

Register your interest for the next FULT program to be delivered in July 2024

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We will contact you with information on how to register and key session dates once the delivery date is established.

Exemption from the FULT program

Exemption from the FULT program may be granted if staff hold a postgraduate qualification in higher education or adult education, or have completed an equivalent teaching development program, or can demonstrate experience and excellence in teaching as evidenced through documentation of their teaching achievements over the last three years.

Staff seeking exemption must contact the Program Coordinator, Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning Futures), by emailing LearningFutures@westernsydney.edu.au prior to completion of this application.

If you have any additional questions about the FULT program, visit our Program FAQs page (opens in a new window) or contact Learning Futures Team.