We live in an increasingly globalised world that brings with it a myriad of complexities and opportunities. The challenge of preparing students to participate fully in such an environment is more relevant than ever. This seminar by renowned expert in the area of internationalisation of higher education, Professor Elspeth Jones, will focus on ways to internationalise the…
Learning Outcomes: Participants will have the opportunity to: Explore the concept of student success Examine approaches to evaluating student success Critique the data sources supporting the evaluation of student success in the context of widening participation Consider the challenges in determining 'what works' in terms of widening access within your institutional context Explore approaches to…
Learning Outcomes: Understand how working on cross disciplinary collaborative initiatives builds capacity and contributes to student success Learn how collaborative and reciprocal learning takes place between academic and professional staff and students Identify and create opportunities for cross disciplinary, collaborative projects
Learning Outcomes: Identify structures and scaffolds available to support International students to successfully undertake work placement in Ireland and support Irish students who undertake placements abroad Develop good practice in relation to preparing International/ non-EU students to achieve a work placement in Ireland Evaluate the advantages and challenges of international placements for Irish students, with…
Learning Outcome Analyse how student success is defined and supported within their own institution/school/organisation Outline how a programme similar to WIT’s LJAP could be replicated in their own institution/school/organisation Identify the benefits of and potential barriers to implementing such a programme Identify areas of outreach collaboration and potential stakeholders within their own institution and with…
Learning Outcomes Information on best practice student pedagogies across business, science, mathematics and engineering programmes. Innovative teaching and assessment methodologies across disciplines. Cutting edge approaches to student involvement. Operationalise studies to research the efficacy of current student interventions.
Learning Outcomes: On completion of the workshop, attendees will be able to: Develop and implement a coaching programme for a particular module, programme or group. Develop and promote coaching as a mechanism to improve the student learning experience and improve student engagement and participation. Please see link below for further information and to register for…
Learning Outcomes: Staff who attend this seminar will: Understand the field of study abroad research, particularly in relation to intercultural communication Learn from the experience of practitioners regarding the linguistic, cultural and intercultural preparation of students who will study abroad Be able to apply the knowledge to their own teaching in order to better support…
Learning Outcomes: Develop a broad understanding of Learning Analytics and its relevance across all levels of an educational institution Learn how to think about data in relation to enhancing student success Learn how to get started by exploring Learning Management System analytics Develop the ability to use Learning Analytics to create a holistic feedback cycle…
Learning Objectives At the end of this session, students will be able to: Reflect upon ways of developing complex, conceptual, critical, clever and confident research writing Identify the characteristics of confident, critical writing Apply strategies for refining their writing
