Representatives of higher education in the Czech Republic, including six universities, the Ministry of Education and the National Accreditation Bureau, is visiting Ireland this week to gain a better understanding of the Irish higher education system and share experiences and learnings. The visit, which was prompted by communications with the National Forum and an interest…
The National Forum is delighted to welcome to the team two new Student Associate Interns, Rachel Dunne and Amelia McConville. The Student Associate Internship initiative, launched in 2018 by the patron of the National Forum, Mary McAleese, builds on the long-standing partnership between the National Forum and the Union of Students in Ireland (USI). The…
The 27th Conference of the Heads of University Centres of Biomedical Sciences (HUCBMS) took place in Technological University Dublin on 3-4 September 2019. HUCBMS represents the interests of its member institutions (universities and colleges) at a national and international level and this is the second time their conference has taken place in the Republic of Ireland.…
The 2019/20 National Seminar Series was officially launched today, 4 September 2019. This year’s Seminar Series attracted a record number of applications, with 136 applications received from across 25 institutions. Of these, 93 seminars, spanning all applicant institutions, were approved for funding. Each of the upcoming seminars includes a topic related to one or more…
A number of events are scheduled for the upcoming semester, including the National Seminar Series, national launch, national symposium, regional workshop, webinar and project reviews. The key events are listed below and more may be added to the events section of the National Forum website in due course. 1 October-30 June: National Seminar Series The…
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Learning Objectives Identify elements of high quality video Recognise the many competing considerations in creating high quality video Discuss the requirements for creating single and multi-camera live and recorded video Compare different equipment and setups for creating video for online teaching
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Learning Objectives Explore how UDL principles can be applied to anti-racist teaching practice in the Irish Higher and Further Education context Grow their awareness of how to acknowledge, value and honour diversity in the learning environment Reflect on the diversity of learners in your institution and how to move from diversity to inclusion in your…
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Learning Objectives Increase understanding of available domains where engagement insights can be made in an online environment Increase understanding of how the above differ from traditional insights available from face-to-face interactions Increase understanding of how to design VLE environments in a way which enables engagement Increase understanding of how to pull actionable data out of…
Find out more »Learning Objectives Gain a toolkit of pedagogical strategies for delivering meaningful online delivery in the Visual Arts Understand ethical and equality concerns arising from provision of Visual Arts Education online How can embodied learning and embodied teaching be delivered online and how can tacit knowledge be captured or recognised in the online environment? How can…
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Learning Objectives Participants will acquire an understanding of definitions/theories pertaining to student self-efficacy in the context of higher education Participants will gain knowledge of the literature/key studies pertaining to student self-efficacy Participants will learn how to apply pedagogical approaches and other strategies to foster student self-efficacy to enhance the teaching and learning experience Participants will…
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Learning Objectives Demonstrate transformation in sustainability literacy as related to the Bio-Pharmaceutical Sector Explore exemplars of curriculum design, pedagogical approaches and assessment strategies for sustainability in Life Sciences Explore fundamental questions about the purpose of higher Education in building embedded pathways for lifelong sustainability
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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…
Find out more »Learning Objectives Understand the key role of metacognition in effective learning Appreciate the potential for fostering metacognitive approaches within the digital learning environment in university education Understand how tools within the virtual learning environment (VLE) may be leveraged to support metacognitive skills development in students Begin to frame metacognitive learning for blended implementation Become a…
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From 08 to 12 November 2021, the higher education community will come together through local and national events to consider how we value teaching and learning and what the future of education will look like for the students of tomorrow. Valuing Ireland’s Teaching & Learning (VIT&L) Week is for everyone. It will provide opportunities to…
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