The following resources are available for training new Directors of Studies or Tutors:
Director of Studies Training
- DoS training template - a presentation designed for Colleges to adapt as needed, to provide training to their new Directors of Studies which consolidates the following resources.
- DoS role description
- DoS Timeline
- DoS in-tray exercise
- Records Management
- Plagiarism
- Mitigating Bias
- Support for staff in student-facing roles
- CamCORS support
- CamSIS support
Tutor Training
- Tutor training template - a presentation designed for Colleges to adapt as needed, to provide training to their new Tutors which consolidates the following resources.
- Guide to Tutoring
- Tutor case studies
- Timeline for Tutors
- Guidelines for Listening
- Records Management
- Guidance on utilising University financial support funds
- Plagiarism
- Mitigating Bias
- General information for Tutors from the UCS
- General information for Students from the UCS
- A brief guide on Disability and Reasonable Adjustments
- Guidance on intermission
- Support for staff in student-facing roles
- Guidance on confidentiality
Video links:
- Video: the Accessibility & Disability Resource Centre
- Video: Introduction to Mental Health Advice Service
- Video: Sexual Harassment and Violence Adviser
- Video: Racial & Religious Discrimination Adviser
- Video: Tutors and Finance
- Video: a guide to undergraduate supervisions
Further training
The Cambridge Centre for Teaching and Learning facilitates a wide range of training, such as on admissions interviewing and supervising.