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January 2022
The Fusion of Theory and Practice: Reflection on the Early Years & Childhood Studies Professional Practice Placement as a Community of Practice Experience – Part 2
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 To reflect on the key components for high quality practice that contribute to and/or inhibit the success of the student, placement supervisor and placement mentor…
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Clinical Legal Education – Empowering Students to Explore the Law in Practice
Learning Objectives Interrogation of teaching approaches and impact on student learning Exploration of design and assessment approaches Exposition of student experience through dissemination of qualitative feedback Demonstrate application of Universal Design for Learning to embed accessible pedagogy Exhibit capacity for student contribution to civic engagement
Find out more »Enhancing Teaching and Learning Using Virtual and Immersive Technologies
Learning Objectives Consider the benefits and potential of VR in education in enhancing learning, teaching, and overall digital capability Identify possible VR applications for their own teaching and learning Understand the resources and requirements needed for using VR in educational contexts Consider the enhancements to the interdisciplinary learning experience using virtual and immersive technologies
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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 To reflect on the key components for high quality practice that contribute to and/or inhibit the success of the student, placement supervisor and placement mentor…
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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 to onsite assessment To share language learning strategies aimed at enhancing student success
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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
Find out more »Developing Online Resources for Teaching Irish Language Literature
Learning Objectives Knowledge exchange: exposure to and questioning of established practitioner’s methods Technical requirements: establishing the necessary level of technical expertise required Identifying priorities: agreeing a set of primary goals (eg textual genre(s), level of annotation, accompanying translation, forum for feedback) Identifying opportunities: investigating possibilities for nationwide collaboration, further funding opportunities Development on national level: designing for student and teacher engagement with digital resources to be shared on national level
Find out more »Think Outside the Box: Professional Development to Support Inclusive Assessment
Learning Objectives Understand the definition of inclusive assessment Understand the importance of inclusive assessment in Higher Education Recognise opportunities to engage in professional development related to inclusive assessment
Find out more »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
Find out more »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 To reflect on the key components for high quality practice that contribute to and/or inhibit the success of the student, placement supervisor and placement mentor…
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