Becoming an Effective Teaching Assistant (BETA)

The next registration will start at 12:00 nn, 13 Feb 2026 and will be closed once available places are filled.
Important Notes:
  • You will receive a notification once you have successfully submitted the online application.
  • We will send the confirmation email to you within 7 working days.
  • Please note that multiple registrations may cause failure to your application.
  • It takes time for the system and our team to sort and compile the application lists.
  • Your patience and understanding is appreciated.
BETA is offered 10-12 times throughout the year. If you are unable to register this time, try again later.

Semester 2, 2025-26

Details of the Programme

The Programme

This programme is designed to equip candidates applying for Teaching Postgraduate Studentship (TPS) Scheme with the knowledge and skills to get started in supporting classroom teaching and enhancing student learning.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the programme, participants will be able to:

  • Apply fundamental teaching skills to get off to a good start
  • Grade student work by established criteria
  • Give effective feedback to help students learn
  • Use English to interact, elicit and question in a classroom/tutorial setting
  • Plan and conduct tutorials

Issuance of Certificates

A Certificate of Attendance will be given to participants who have completed all online modules, the online briefing session and all homework assignments.


Becoming an Effective Teaching Assistant (BETA) Application Form

Please answer ALL the following questions and fill in your contact details. Application will NOT be accepted unless ALL questions are completed.

1. I wish to enroll myself in the following programme:

Becoming an Effective Teaching Assistant (BETA)



Modules
Dates
Times
Venue

Online Briefing Session

27 February
11:00 am- 12:00 pm
Online Synchronous

Supporting Learning and Teaching at PolyU

 27 February - 13 March 2026
Online Asynchronous

English for Instructional Purposes: Interacting, Eliciting and Questioning

Marking and Grading

Conducting Tutorials

 
2. I am nominated by my Department to receive Teaching Postgraduate Studentship 

Contact details of my nominator/supervisor
Name:

Email:


3. Briefly describe any previous teaching you have done at PolyU or elsewhere:
 
4. Provide details of any teaching training programmes you have previously undertaken:
 
Contact details
FULL Name:
 Department:
Specifiy your registered programme:
(Taught Postgraduate/Research Postgraduate)
 Staff no (for PolyU staff only):
PolyU Email address:
 Mobile Number (for Student) OR
Extension (for Staff).:
Student Number:
Postal address (Optional):