This session took place as part of the 2021 Conference. The presenters were A. Sotiriadou, Z. Tatsioka, N. Tsorakidis, S. Savvidou and P. Kefalas;. Abstract: Recommendations of our Industrial Advisory Boards and Professional Societies guided us in CITY College, University of York Europe on forming a belief that discipline specific skills and knowledge alone are … Continue reading Graduate Attributes Badges: Verifying the Delivery of Employability Skills
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Reflections on disability, inclusion & accessibility in academia
This session took place as part of the 2020 Conference. The presenters were Yota Dimitriadi. Abstract: There is increased attention in supporting and embracing diversity and inclusion in Higher Education that may have shaped the ways that we work with a growing number of staff and students with disabilities. These approaches can be in the … Continue reading Reflections on disability, inclusion & accessibility in academia
The Graphic Novel Collection – Learning with Pictures
This session took place as part of the 2020 Conference. The presenters were Lucy Atkinson and Martin Philip. Abstract: This lightning talk aims to highlight the range of graphic novels in the University of York library. Over the past 18 months they have been broadening this collection to include newer titles, with a focus on … Continue reading The Graphic Novel Collection – Learning with Pictures
Our own Special Ks: Kamishibai and its “kyoiku” (educational) power
This session took place as part of the 2020 Conference. The presenters were Géraldine Enjelvin, Megumi Bailey, Holly Williams. Abstract: Since November 2017, we (from the Language & Linguistic Science department) have guest-taught a 1h30 session on Kamishibai in the Perspectives on Literacy module (Education Department). Kamishibai, an ancient Japanese picture-storytelling tradition, has been revived … Continue reading Our own Special Ks: Kamishibai and its “kyoiku” (educational) power
Introducing students to effective learning strategies on a university-wide scale
This session took place as part of the 2020 Conference. The presenters were Walter Jansen. Abstract: Did you know that 75% of the students use ineffective learning strategies when preparing for their exams and tutorials? When entering university, it is difficult to find a good study strategy. Based on decades of cognitive psychological research on … Continue reading Introducing students to effective learning strategies on a university-wide scale
The Promise and Perils of Learning on the Move: Walking as a Teaching Tool
This session took place as part of the 2020 Conference. The presenters were Ruth Penfold-Mounce. Abstract: Walking is an experiential and a well-established method for conducting ethnographic research and as a route to understanding and perceiving an environment. However there is limited use of walking as a research led pedagogic tool. This workshop proposes walking … Continue reading The Promise and Perils of Learning on the Move: Walking as a Teaching Tool
What makes students engaged in learning? An overview of the Student Engagement project
This session took place as part of the 2020 Conference. The presenters were Annis Stenson, Clare Burgess, Thom Shutt and David Gent. Abstract: N/A You can access the recording of this session at this link here: What makes students engaged in learning? An overview of the Student Engagement project (UoY Panopto log-in required)
Drawing on diversity: The international classroom at Maastricht University and beyond
This session took place as part of the 2020 Conference. The presenters were Donna Carroll. Abstract: Maastricht University is the most international university in the Netherlands with 53% of students and 42% of academic staff coming from overseas. With its emphasis on small-scale, collaborative and student-centred learning, this diversity can have a big impact on … Continue reading Drawing on diversity: The international classroom at Maastricht University and beyond
Moving on up: supporting student transitions to and within Higher Education
This session took place as part of the 2020 Conference. The presenters were Sally Quinn, Alex Benjamin, Katie Smith and Patrick Murphy. Abstract: N/A You can access the recording of this session at this link here: Moving on up: supporting student transitions to and within Higher Education (UoY Panopto log-in required)
Student engagement: towards a systematic review of the student experience
This session took place as part of the 2020 Conference. The presenters were Oscar van den Wijngaard. Abstract: N/A You can access the recording of this session at this link here: https://york.cloud.panopto.eu/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=2f4771a9-2037-4338-97ba-ab6e009df4a2
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