In this article Michelle Alexander, Steve Ashby and Nicky Milner showcase one of the flagship Archaeology undergraduate modules, Assessed Seminars, taught at the end of the third year, which engages with many of the concepts within the new York Learning and Teaching Strategy, and in particular student-led learning. Archaeology’s Assessed Seminar module already meets the … Continue reading Archaeology’s Assessed Seminars
Book Review: Make it Stick: The Science of Successful Learning
Book Review: Make it Stick: The Science of Successful Learning Brown, P. C., Roediger III, H. L., & McDaniel, M. A. (2014). Make it Stick: The Science of Successful Learning. Cambridge, Massachusetts and London, England: The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press. Sam Hellmuth, Department of Language and Linguistic Science, and Richard Waites, Department of … Continue reading Book Review: Make it Stick: The Science of Successful Learning
Progression in modular degree programmes: making them greater than the sum of their modules
Modular degree programmes offer students richness in choice but are also accompanied by concerns regarding cohesion and progression. Here Claire Hughes explores these issues and discusses approaches to defining and mapping the expected progression in our degree programmes. A coherent learning experience in a modular system A modular higher education system brings with it increased … Continue reading Progression in modular degree programmes: making them greater than the sum of their modules
Value added graduates
In the first of our monthly posts from Learning and Teaching Forum committee members, Phil Lightfoot asks, 'How do we build a York graduate?' How do we build a York graduate? Do we always have a clear idea what kind of graduate our degree programmes will produce, and are we confident in the effectiveness of … Continue reading Value added graduates
Strategies for successful learning: Request for contributions to the next Forum magazine
The next edition of Forum, the University of York in-house Learning and Teaching magazine, is due to be published at the start of the Autumn term. The magazine is published by the Learning and Teaching Forum to disseminate good practice and discuss issues relating to learning and teaching. Previous editions can be found on the website, https://yorkforum.org/forum-magazine/ Making it stick in different disciplines … Continue reading Strategies for successful learning: Request for contributions to the next Forum magazine
Additional academic members for the Learning and Teaching Forum committee
The Learning and Teaching Forum is seeking additional academic members from each of the faculties to sit on its steering committee. The Learning and Teaching Forum aims to bring together and support colleagues involved in teaching and learning support across the University. The official terms of reference of Forum are: To work with the University … Continue reading Additional academic members for the Learning and Teaching Forum committee
L&T conference 2015: One size does not fit all: ensuring all students reach their potential
One size does not fit all: ensuring all students reach their potential The 2015 Learning and Teaching conference was held on 10 June 2015 with 150 delegates from across the university and externally present. This is the University’s annual event to celebrate, showcase and disseminate the wealth of good practice in learning and teaching across the University.This … Continue reading L&T conference 2015: One size does not fit all: ensuring all students reach their potential
L&T Conference Storify
All tweets using the #YorkLT15 and #LTYork15 can now be seen on the Storify website: https://storify.com/oj102/learning-teaching-conference-201
L&T poster session
16 posters from colleagues across the university form a range of departments were presented at the Learning and Teaching Conference. 1 Evaluation of students use and perceptions of Articulate presentations Katie Smith, Biology 2 Sending them back to the Dark Ages: Medieval archaeology as a vehicle for teaching critical thinking skills Steve Ashby and Aleks … Continue reading L&T poster session
Innovative Language Teaching and Learning at University: Enhancing Participation and Collaboration
#InnoConf15 The School of Cultures, Languages and Area Studies at The University of Nottingham is hosting the 5th annual conference in the "Innovative Language Teaching and Learning at University" series. The conference will focus on 'Enhancing Participation and Collaboration'. The #InnoConf15 is taking place at the University of Nottingham (University Park Campus) on 19 June … Continue reading Innovative Language Teaching and Learning at University: Enhancing Participation and Collaboration
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