In recognition of the innovative and exciting work that is going on in institutions across the country and of the readiness of the sector to cooperate and collaborate for the benefit of all students, the National Forum is delighted to launch a suite of concise case studies showing how some Irish HEIs are using data to support student…
The IUA is the voice of the university sector and is committed to: clearly and publicly articulating the importance and value of university education; acting as an advocate for the university system; providing effective liaison and dialogue with the State and its agencies; ensuring the system is resourced and prepared for the challenges of the…
From left to right; Óisin Hassan, VP Academic Affairs, USI, Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor T.D. and Dr Terry Maguire, Director, National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor, T.D., Minister of State with special responsibility for Higher Education, today (19 December 2018) announced funding of €1.65m for…
The EUA is pleased to present “Trends 2018: Learning and teaching in the European Higher Education Area”. This flagship report gathers data from more than 300 higher education institutions in 48 European countries. Trends 2018 examines how learning and teaching at European higher education institutions evolves in the context of changing demands, technological and societal…
SHEILA (Supporting Higher Education to Incorporate Learning Analytics) is an EU-funded project that aims ‘to assist European universities to become more mature users and custodians of digital data about their students as they learn online.’ The SHEILA project team have launched a MOOC that gives an overview of the field of Learning Analytics and introduces…
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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
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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…
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Learning Outcome 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…
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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…
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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
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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…
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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
Find out more »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…
Find out more »This seminar aims to: Examine context of internationalisation of higher education Overview of teaching and learning context for home and international students Examine internationalisation of the curriculum and pedagogy in practice and benefits for all students Review impact of diverse classrooms on teaching and learning; Overview of teaching strategies Reflect on Challenges and opportunities presented…
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Learning Outcomes: Participants will explore working definitions for ‘Student Success’ for their unit/department/office/campus Participants will be familiar with the research and theory of Student Transitions throughout higher education Participants will be able to identify key transitions, both anticipated and unanticipated, their students may experience and potential strategies to empower Eventbrite registration link will be available…
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The role of the Forum is to enhance the teaching and learning for all students in higher education. Engaging with leaders, managers, teachers and students, the Forum will mobilise expertise and inputs from across the entire sector to extend and shape best practice in all institutes of higher education in Ireland.
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