To this end, TU Graz offers teaching staff the opportunity to take part in the Teaching Academy, a higher education didactic qualification programme which comprises three modules and can be tailored to specific needs and interests.
In addition to the courses offered within the framework of the Teaching Academy, TU Graz teaching staff can also take part in other training programmes offered by TU Graz and the Steirische Hochschulkonferenz.
To show appreciation for outstanding quality of teaching, TU Graz awards the Prize for Excellence in Teaching annually.
Verena SCHWÄGERL-MELCHIOR
Dr. phil.
Phone: +43 316 873 3664
teachingacademy @tugraz.at
The Teaching Academy's university didactics training programme is structured in three modules and covers a wide range of topics.
‘Basic’ module: This provides basic knowledge, tools and tips for anyone starting out in teaching.
Advanced’ module: The workshops in the ‘Advanced’ module cover a wide range of topics and allow for individual specialisations.
‘Expert’ module: The ‘Expert’ module enables the professionalisation and visualisation of teaching skills through a teaching portfolio or teaching project.
More information: Teaching Academy Folder
For TU Graz teaching staff:
The "Teaching Academy Focus Talks" are one-hour web seminars on didactic or teaching-related topics that change every semester. Participation in the individual dates is possible without registration.
Framework topic in summer semester 2024: AI & teaching
12.03.2024, 12:00-13:00 Philipp Leitner, Viktoria Moser: "Grundlagen und Grenzen: Einblick in die Funktionsweise und rechtliche Rahmenbedingungen moderner KI-Technologien in der Lehre"
16.04.2024, 12:00-13:00 Günter Getzinger: „Ethische Perspektiven auf KI in der Hochschullehre“
07.05.2024, 12:00-13:00 Viktoria Moser, Verena Schwägerl-Melchior: „Leistungsüberprüfung und KI: Rechtliche und didaktische Perspektiven“
11.06.2024, 12:00-13:00 Christoph De Marinis, Viola Mayerhofer: „Schreiben und Literaturrecherche mit KI“
09.07.2024, 12:00-13:00 Martin Ebner: „Offene Bildung in Zeiten von KI“
TU Graz also offers higher education didactic training as part of the following programmes:
Training opportunities offered by the Steirische Hochschulkonferenz: