Annie Hodgson, Department of Chemistry Abstract | Presentation | Recording Annie shared her innovative chemistry communications project with us. This project is offered as an alternative to a traditional lab based project to BSc (Hons) Chemistry students who aspire to a career in teaching. The project offers students the opportunity to engage with the educational theory they might encounter … Continue reading L&T Session C4: Chemical communications projects: inspiring the teachers of the future
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L&T Session C2: How could we incorporate work based learning into the current 3 year curriculum structure
Sarah Leith Experiential Learning, Careers Abstract | Presentation | Recording Using a presentation, a student case study (in the form of a real student!) and a groupwork task, Sarah Leith explained the current @Work projects that are undertaken every summer by over 200 students, and posed the question above to an enthusiastic and talkative audience. The buzzwords of the … Continue reading L&T Session C2: How could we incorporate work based learning into the current 3 year curriculum structure
L&T Session C1: Making learning authentic: ‘real world’ assessments for masters level study
Jude Brereton, Department of Electronics Abstract | Presentation | Recording This workshop reported on recent “real-world” assessment tasks incorporated into a new masters level programme in Audio and Music Technology. 'Real-world’ tasks are those which exist outside the 'walls' of the University campus e.g. they have their own life beyond the confines of the classroom and assessment … Continue reading L&T Session C1: Making learning authentic: ‘real world’ assessments for masters level study
L&T Session B5: Skilling up for international communication
Victoria Jack and Paul Roberts Education/CELT Abstract | Presentation | Recording A recent (2015) British Council Report suggests that "A common challenge shared by employers around the world is finding employees with adequate intercultural skills". For today's graduates, it is becoming ever more compelling not just to be able to communicate across cultures, but to develop communication … Continue reading L&T Session B5: Skilling up for international communication
L&T Session B3: From building research skills to professional development: using blogging in humanities teaching
Emily Bowles, Department of English and Related Literature Abstract | Presentation | Recording This workshop introduced the potential of blogging: not only to support existing learning outcomes and course-specific skills, but also to extend modules further and incorporate careers skills at the programme level, adding value for Humanities students that will assist them in the most common areas … Continue reading L&T Session B3: From building research skills to professional development: using blogging in humanities teaching
L&T Session B1: Learning from Experience: widening participation students in Sociology
Ruth Penfold-Mounce, Merran Toerien, Department of Sociology Abstract | Presentation | Recording Dr. Gareth Millington and Ruth Penfold-Mounce presented their initial results in a recent project undertaken with Dr Merren Toerien designed to understand the experiences of widening participation (WP) students studying in the Sociology department. They discussed the results of the project which explored key themes - formative … Continue reading L&T Session B1: Learning from Experience: widening participation students in Sociology
L&T Session A2: Beyond free wine: non-formal spaces for learning and leadership to support academic outcomes
Sarah Napoli, Rob Aiken, Kate Harper, Eleanor Brown, Jonathan Exon Academic and Student Services Abstract | Presentation | Recording This session highlighted some of the the great initiatives the colleges are introducing to improve their students’ employability. We started the session with a lively discussion on what benefits the collegiate system brings to staff, students and the university … Continue reading L&T Session A2: Beyond free wine: non-formal spaces for learning and leadership to support academic outcomes
Thinking at the core of employability
Cecilia Lowe, Head of Learning Enhancement, considers the value of critical thinking skills in graduate employability (Forum Viewpoint article, Summer 2016). Cecilia Lowe will be delivering a workshop on ‘An academic approach to employability’ at the York Learning & Teaching Conference 2016, ‘Value Added Graduates’, Tuesday 7 June. Places are still available to attend –Conference Programme –Booking … Continue reading Thinking at the core of employability
A practical model of graduate employability
Lorraine Dacre Pool (University of Central Lancashire) discusses the key components of graduate employability development through an exploration of the CareerEDGE Model (Forum Feature article, Summer 2016). Lorriane will be delivering the Keynote address at the York Learning & Teaching Conference 2016, 'Value Added Graduates', Tuesday 7 June. Places are still available to attend - Conference … Continue reading A practical model of graduate employability
Leaning and teaching support activities
In the latest of our monthly posts from the Forum committee, Helen Bedford from Health Sciences encourages us to take advantage of the York Professional and Academic Development scheme. As a relative newcomer to the University of York and rookie member of the Learning and Teaching Forum, I am enjoying accessing opportunities to enhance my … Continue reading Leaning and teaching support activities
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