This seminar by Professor Ale Armellini of the University of Northampton will present and explore the concept of active blended learning (ABL). ABL denotes activity on the part of teachers and students. A module or a programme is taught through ABL when it deploys consistent use of student-centred activities that support the development of subject…
Learning Outcomes: Appraise ePortfolio use in supporting student success in and through their studies Evaluate current models of ePortfolio use in higher education Identify approaches to using ePortfolios for teaching, learning and assessment Examine the facilitators to ePortfolio use Examine how barrier to ePortfolio use can be addressed
Learning Outcomes Explore definitions of “research-led teaching” and examine one’s own teaching activities through the lens of research (and vice versa) Identify programme-level opportunities for integration of teaching and research within one’s own discipline(s), including opportunities for inter-institutional collaboration Demonstrate basic proficiency with key features of Open Science Framework mapped on to core research skills…
Learning Outcomes: Develop new skills in visual literacy and the use of visual resources in teaching Learn about the latest innovative and engaging approach to visual teaching and learning in higher education termed "Inquiry Graphics", ahead of the Inquiry Graphics book publication Understand how to explore difficult concepts with students and colleagues via graphic resources…
Learning Outcomes: Describe the pedagogic principles that underpin Threshold Concepts Outline the key attributes associated with Threshold Concepts and their application within disciplines Identify activities that embed the principles of Threshold Concepts into day to day teaching Discuss approaches for incorporating Threshold Concept into teaching and learning Eventbrite registration link
Learning Outcomes To gain an overview of best practice across institutions in involving and engaging students as partners in discussions about success To learn from student experiences through engaging students as partners in discussions around success across a range of disciplines To learn from students what their needs are in terms of supports to help…
Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate awareness of how anxiety and stress contribute to challenging learning experiences Identify strategies used to support students in transition to higher education, to manage their emotions and/or enhance their learning Create environments more conducive to learning and help students perform to their potential Demonstrate an insight into the interaction between emotions, the…
Learning Outcome Consider the role of assessment design in promoting academic integrity Integrate Academic Integrity Principles in the assessment design process Evaluate own assessment practice in relation to the Academic Integrity Principles Identify ways of involving students to promote and enhance academic integrity
Learning Outcomes: At the close of this seminar the participants will be enabled to: Create opportunities for networked relationships across the educational sector amongst existing and aspiring leaders Contribute to a discussion on the role leaders play in the ongoing improvement and transformation of education institutions Identify the key trends and developments in educational leadership…
Learning Outcomes: Created opportunities for networked relationships across the educational sector amongst existing and aspiring leaders Be able to discuss the role leaders’ play in the ongoing improvement and transformation of education institutions Identify the key trends and developments with respect to educational leadership across the spectrum of education Be aware of national-systemic initiatives in…
