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
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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
Annual Learning and Teaching Conference: 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 almost 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 year, the main conference theme was based around addressing inclusivity, … Continue reading Annual Learning and Teaching Conference: One size does not fit all: ensuring all students reach their potential
L&T Session E – Diversity and mixed ability at modular and programme level. Supporting Ab Initio language students’ transitions
Cinzia Bacilieri, Sam Hellmuth,Thomas Jochum-Critchley, Maria Muradas Casas, Nadine Saupe - Language and Linguistic Science Abstract | Presentation Session E | Forum magazine article | Recording (University of York login required) Report This workshop focussed on strategies used to tackle diversity and mixed ability among students on language degrees in the Department of Language and Linguistic Science. These programmes have … Continue reading L&T Session E – Diversity and mixed ability at modular and programme level. Supporting Ab Initio language students’ transitions
L&T Session B – Making the curriculum more accessible to disabled students
Claire Shanks, James Browne and Penn Snowden, Disability Services Abstract | Presentation: Session B Report Claire Shanks and James Browne shed some light in this workshop on what the changes to the Disabled Student Allowance will mean for Higher Education Institutions. We all have a responsibility to make reasonable adjustment to ensure the educational provision that … Continue reading L&T Session B – Making the curriculum more accessible to disabled students
Power to the people – student autonomy and assessment
Cecilia Lowe (author) Kathryn Arnold; Celine Kingman; Benjamin Poore (co-presenters) explore student involvement in assessment setting THIS ARTICLE WAS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN FORUM 38: 26 In a FORUM workshop run earlier this year on student attendance and motivation, Ryan & Deci’s 2001 article ‘Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivations: Classic Definitions and New Directions’ was used as … Continue reading Power to the people – student autonomy and assessment
Diversity and mixed ability at the modular and programme level. Supporting Ab Initio language students’ transitions
Cinzia Bacilieri, Thomas Jochum-Critchley, Maria Muradas Casas, Nadine Saupe describe their approach to developing approaches to support a wide range of students THIS ARTICLE WAS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN FORUM 38: 22-23 “A very intense yet rewarding course which has been extremely enjoyable.” A number of positive comments we received only two years into the existence … Continue reading Diversity and mixed ability at the modular and programme level. Supporting Ab Initio language students’ transitions
Effective group work in the multi-cultural classroom
Chris Copland explores group dynamics and how the international classroom can be advantageous THIS ARTICLE WAS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN FORUM 38: 18-19 Working in groups is one of the most productive forms of active learning. It maximises opportunities for each class member to play a part. Skills can be shared and concepts examined from a … Continue reading Effective group work in the multi-cultural classroom
One size does not fit all: how to ensure all students reach their potential
The University of York Teaching and Learning Conference 2015 THIS ARTICLE WAS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN FORUM 38: 4-5 The University of York Teaching and Learning Conference will take place on Wednesday 10 of June 2015 in the Exhibition Centre on the Heslington West Campus. This is the University’s annual event to celebrate, showcase and disseminate … Continue reading One size does not fit all: how to ensure all students reach their potential
One size does not fit all: ensuring all students reach their potential: Learning and Teaching Conference 2015 – registrations now open
Online bookings The University of York annual Learning and Teaching Conference is this year taking place on Wednesday 10 June in the Exhibition Centre. The conference is on the theme 'One size does not fit all: ensuring all students reach their potential' and will explore the implications of diversifying delivery of programmes and how students … Continue reading One size does not fit all: ensuring all students reach their potential: Learning and Teaching Conference 2015 – registrations now open
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