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Teaching Critical Thinking through Literature
Learning Objectives To share the pedagogical potential of modern literature to facilitate critical thinking and critical consciousness in third level education To stem the growing tide of 'aliteracy' and engage students in reading To foster a curriculum of consciousness using literature as a too
Find out more »Science Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) 2021 Online Conference
The National Forum is delighted to support the Science Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) 2021 Conference, to be hosted online on 01 October by Athlone Institute of Technology, Dundalk Institute of Technology and Waterford Institute of Technology. This is the fourth in a series of SURE Conferences. Students from throughout Ireland who are completing their final…
Find out more »Models of Engaged Learning and Thinking (MELT)
Learning Objectives Clarify and state the central purpose for learning and teaching Have a heightened awareness of factors that engage students in learning Collaboratively create their own model of engaged learning and teaching Critically analyse the MELT
Find out more »Seven Cs for Embedding Student Success: A Toolkit for Higher Education Institutions
The National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education in partnership with the Higher Education Authority invites you to the online launch of a new resource ‘Seven Cs for Embedding Student Success: A Toolkit for Higher Education Institutions’ designed to support the sustainable enhancement of student success across the sector. We are delighted that…
Find out more »Fundamentals of Postgraduate Research Supervision
Learning Objectives Demonstrate a critical understanding of regulatory frameworks associated with research and development Select concepts and models of supervision pedagogy and identify new and emergent issues in research supervision within disciplinary, institutional, national and international contexts Critically reflect on the knowledge, skills and competencies developed in this workshop and identify the implications for teaching…
Find out more »Mapping a Social Economy Eco-system – The HEI perspective
Learning Objectives Understand the principles of building a sustainable Social Economy eco-system Comprehend the benefits and challenges of building an Social Economy eco-system Enhanced awareness of Social Economy eco-system educational tools Understand the Social Economy Canvas as an educational/active learning tool Capacity to map a Social Economy Canvas
Find out more »Designs on the Future: Applying the ABC Learning Design Framework Online
Learning Objectives Identify what ABC Learning Design is and how it has evolved internationally in recent years Adapt and apply the DCU approach to online ABC Learning Design at own institution Access practical guidance for planning and facilitating this online workshop
Find out more »Engaging Students through Student-Staff Partnership
Learning Objectives Consider the nature and values of student-staff partnerships Examine case studies of student-staff partnerships in learning & teaching Identify opportunities for potential student-staff partnership
Find out more »Intensive Writing Camps as a Key Support for Doctoral Student Success
Learning Objectives Create and advocate for writing supports for doctoral students in your institution Identify the management and implementation issues involved in introducing writing programmes to support doctoral students Provide advice on writing strategies to doctoral students Explain the links between writing support, student mental resilience and timely completion
Find out more »STEM Passport for Inclusion Project – Addressing the STEM Gender Gap
Learning Objectives Outline the project aim and industry partnerships supporting the deliverables Present the findings of STEM research carried out by Dr O'Sullivan and Dr Marshall in relation to gender and intersectionality Explore the challenges of the STEM gender gap Outline the plan for sustainability of the project beyond the project funding
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