Effectively supporting study transitions to improve student engagement, wellbeing, progression, attainment and success

Cork Cork, Cork

Learning Outcomes: Participants attending this seminar will: Examine the student lifecycle, identify key transition points and their associated challenges Explore possibilities for enhancing student engagement and better preparing students at each stage from FY induction to ‘outduction’ Be introduced to and explore the ‘Student Experience Transitions Model’ that interlinks the key activities of academic, welfare…

Peer mentoring in higher education – a key to better staff induction

Cork Cork, Cork

Learning Outcomes: Deepen their understanding of the nature and benefits of peer coaching in enhancing CPD commitment and impact Gain a heightened awareness of their capacity to listen with unconditional positive regard Increase their knowledge and expertise in the use of questioning to raise awareness Develop their skills in offering impactful feedback Construct an action…

Digi-tech: Digital teaching tools for mathematics in higher education

Cork Cork, Cork

Learning Outcome Confidently integrate digital tools and technologies into the mathematics education environment to enhance their teaching and learning practices in academically relevant ways Reflect on their digital skills and capacities Engage in a collaborative dialogue around the use of digital technology within a mathematics education community of practice Appraise the value of using education…

Developing peer mentoring skills to enhance CPD in teaching and learning and better enable learning communities

Cork Cork, Cork

Learning Outcomes: Deepened their understanding of the nature and benefits of peer coaching. Gained a heightened awareness of how coaching skills can be used to enhance individual and group learning. Gained insight into how a departmental wide peer mentoring model is evolving in CIT. Increased their knowledge and expertise in the use of coaching skills…