The Learning and Teaching induction program focuses on the needs of permanent, sessional and contract staff new to VU.

The program comprises:

  • a three hour face-to-face session exploring Block Mode's teaching, marking and assessment, and the culture and philosophy that underpins it
  • for sessional staff, a one-and-a-half hour online module
  • for permanent and contract staff, Mandatory Compliance Training Requirements (PDF; requires login).

The face-to-face sessions are offered in Orientation week and regularly throughout the year.

The session is facilitated by teaching academics and allows participants to establish connections, learn about students and student learning at VU, and engage with some practical strategies that can enhance learning and teaching.

"Thank you for conducting an inclusive and well-run workshop"

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"Thanks very much for another informative and interactive training session :D"

Quotes from 2020 Virtual Induction attendees.

Induction workshop

To register for the Learning and Teaching Induction you can:

  • choose from the dates in the table on this page and click the appropriate registration button, or
  • contact your College Administration Office, or
  • contact Learning and Teaching Professional Development at VU by emailing [email protected].

All sessions for 2021 have been scheduled via Zoom

2021 Virtual L&T Induction dates

Date and time Location Registration

Tuesday 12 January, 
9.30am - 12.30pm

 Virtual session via Zoom Register for 12 January

Monday 15 February, 
12.30pm - 3.30pm

 Virtual session via Zoom Register for 15 February

Tuesday 16 March, 
9.30am - 12.30pm

 Virtual session via Zoom Register for 16 March

Tuesday 27 April, 
12.30pm - 3.30pm

 Virtual session via Zoom Register for 27 April

Friday 21 May,
9.30am - 12.30pm

 Virtual session via Zoom Register for 21 May

Monday 28 June, 
12.30pm - 3.30pm

 Virtual session via Zoom  Register for 28 June 

Tuesday 27 July, 
9.30am - 12.30pm

 Virtual session via Zoom Register for 27 July

Monday 23 August, 
12.30pm - 3.30pm

 Virtual session via Zoom Register for 23 August

Thursday 30 September, 
9.30am - 12.30pm

 Virtual session via Zoom Register for 30 September

Tuesday 26 October, 
12.30pm - 3.30pm

 Virtual session via Zoom Register for 26 October

Friday 26 November, 
9.30am - 12.30pm

 Virtual session via Zoom Register for 26 November

Please note that sessions may be cancelled if there are insufficient registrations. Registrants will be notified by email at least two days prior should a session be cancelled.

Online modules

All Academic Sessional staff must complete the one and a half hour online Sessional Academic Induction.

All permanent and contract staff must complete the Mandatory Compliance Training Requirements for VU staff.

Post-induction professional learning activities

There are many University wide professional learning (PL) sessions offered across the range of campuses including the Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Education.

If you are a sessional staff member, check with your unit convenor to see if you are paid to attend any of these sessions.

You are welcome to attend the range of professional learning sessions and training workshops scheduled across the university.

Register for a PL session via VU Develop or a VU Collaborate training workshop.