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 B4: Exploring learning gain
John Robinson Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Teaching, Learning and Students Abstract | References | Recording Professor John Robinson Pro Vice Chancellor for Teaching, Learning and Students facilitated a highly interactive session on exploring the meaning, measurement and implications of learning gain. John used the teaching space creatively to take participants through the history of thinking about learning gain by … Continue reading L&T Session B4: Exploring learning gain
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 A5: Engaging students with employability within the programme
Janice Simpson, Vicky Barton and Claire McMahon, Careers Education Advice and Guidance Abstract | Presentation | Recording After a thought provoking start to the conference with Tom Banham, Director of Employability and Careers at the University of York, it was a timely transition to host and participate in this inspiring workshop. After an overview of key context, Janice, Vicky … Continue reading L&T Session A5: Engaging students with employability within the programme
L&T Session A4: An academic approach to employability
Cecilia Lowe, Learning Enhancement Team, Academic Support Office; Emily Brunsden, Physics; Calum Neill, Psychology, Edinburgh Napier; and Devi Nannen and Mike Parker, Health Sciences Abstract | Presentation 1 - Cecilia | Presentation 2 - Emily | Presentation 3 - Calum | Presentation 4 - Mike & Devi | Recording Cecilia, Mike, Devi and Emily gave a … Continue reading L&T Session A4: An academic approach to employability
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
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