Coaching and Coaching Approaches in Higher Education Settings

Learning Objectives Understand how coaching is being and can be applied in higher education settings Understand how coaching approaches can be applied to promote student success Understand how coaching and mentoring can be leveraged to enhance HE learning environments for students

The Fusion of Theory and Practice: Reflection on the Early Years & Childhood Studies Professional Practice Placement as a Community of Practice Experience – Part 3

Learning Objectives To develop a community of practice exploring the triquetra relationship among student, placement supervisor and placement mentor with a focus on student well-being and student success To discuss the fusion of theory and practice, of the interdisciplinary degree, identifying the key components that assure student well-being and student success during professional practice placement…

From Surviving to Thriving – Negotiating the Post-Zoom Landscape

Learning Objectives To reflect on the language learning experience students have had since March 2020 To consider how best to use the teaching and learning experience gained since March 2020 To explore challenges facing staff and students as we return to onsite teaching, learning and assessment To discuss best practice in terms of a return…

Re-Connect – An Intervention with Students on their Digital Habits

Learning Objectives Identification of the key factors that influence students' use of the internet both positive and negative Investigation into the impact of the internet on the student experience of University and the impact on their educational experience and wellbeing To evaluate the effectiveness of the application of behaviour change principles on students’ internet behaviours…

Supporting the Student Journey from Classroom to Workplace

Learning Objectives To develop a greater awareness of teaching and learning methods employed in placement preparation nationally To explore innovative practices in placement preparation To discuss good practice in supporting students’ placement preparation journey To consider challenges of digital engagement in placement preparation Click here to register

Innovative Assessment and Feedback Mechanisms for Placement

Learning Objectives Discuss innovation assessment and feedback mechanism options for placement Analyse a series of practical interventions conducted across different colleges Identify a list of potential strategies for assessment and feedback on your own placement Gain more connections across placement to act as a sounding board for placement queries Click here to register

Curricular Approaches to Wellbeing in Higher Education

Learning Objectives To describe the main recommendations of the National Forum USI "Embedding Wellbeing in the Curriculum" report To describe key components of selected initiatives being showcased during the seminar To identify opportunities that exist within current curricular offerings to incorporate wellbeing Click here to register

The Fusion of Theory and Practice: Reflection on the Early Years & Childhood Studies Professional Practice Placement as a Community of Practice Experience – Part 4

Learning Objectives To develop a community of practice exploring the triquetra relationship among student, placement supervisor and placement mentor with a focus on student well-being and student success To discuss the fusion of theory and practice, of the interdisciplinary degree, identifying the key components that assure student well-being and student success during professional practice placement…

Utilising the Irish Sagas Online Website as a Teaching Tool

Learning Objectives On successful completion of this workshop, particpants should have familiarised themselves with the range of sources and methodologies in use on the Irish Sagas Online website Participants should better understand the potentialities of the Irish Sagas Online website as a teaching resource They should be in a position to use the website and…