Teaching Development Unit

The Teaching Development Unit (TDU) is an academic development and e-learning service unit. The unit supports the key directions outlined in the UWS Strategic Plan for Learning and Teaching 2009 – 2011, through supporting university strategic priorities, partnership work with Schools/Colleges and cross-institutional projects.

TDU works collaboratively with academic staff in Schools on projects negotiated around specific objectives such as assessment practices or improving the quality of flexible learning. The unit also provides formal learning and teaching programs (such as Foundations), customised sessions, clinics, workshops and a range of online and independent learning resources. The Quality in Learning and Teaching (opens in a new window)(QILT) website showcases exemplars in learning and teaching at UWS.

TDU manages the e-learning system, known as 'virtual UWS' or vUWS to students and staff, and provides staff development and a comprehensive support service, which is integral to the optimal use of e-learning technologies by students and staff.

Staff in the unit engage in research and evaluation of practice that is applied and contributes to institutional development.

The unit is located in Building BXa on Werrington South campus.

Contact details

To discuss School-based projects, please contact Associate Professor Janne Malfroy, Director, Teaching Development Unit

All general enquiries please email contact-tdu@uws.edu.au.