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Learning Assistantships

The Scholarly Teacher

More structured than many traditional student worker positions, this role offers students access to more instructional resources in the classroom, provides students with more access to effective teaching practices, and improves student learning overall (Otero et al., 2023; Chickering & Reisser, 1993). Pretlow, J.,

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Establishing Belonging for Creative Scholars and Teachers

The Scholarly Teacher

Scholarly activity, creative activity, and professional learning enable faculty to remain current in their areas of specialization, serve as role models for students, develop a strong recruitment base, and support the university’s core value of “ faculty excellence in teaching and all forms of scholarship.” 2006, June 9).

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Geoscience Outreach: What we do, how we assess, and client/student reflections

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

Geoscience Outreach is a 20-credit Experiential Community Service Learning (CSL) course established in 2006, and adopted by other Schools across the University. Students are mentored and empowered to develop and deliver resources through negotiated and self-directed community engagement. What do we do?

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Reflections of an Edinburgh Award tutor

Teaching Matters Student Employment

Since academic year 2011-12, when the Edinburgh award was launched, I’ve always asked the students in my award classes whether they agree with a statement from a paper by Simon Barrie, 2006; “ …. The final element of this is most certainly reading their reflective essay submissions.

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Catching the waves: surfing, enhancement, and student success

Teaching Matters Student Employment

As Scotland marks 20 years of its enhancement-led approach to quality in the higher education sector, I reflect on my involvement, particularly around work supporting student development, employability, and personal and professional success.

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“I know a first when I see one!”: Developing transparent marking descriptors with the help of students

Teaching Matters Student Engagement

Help students develop the ability to self-assess. 2006) Formative assessment and self‐regulated learning: a model and seven principles of good feedback practice, Studies in Higher Education, Vol. & Macfarlane-Dick, D. 2 pp 199-218 [link] O’Donovan, B.

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The Higher Education Council (HEC) in Bahrain: Ensuring Quality and Excellence in Higher Ed Institutions

Creatrix Campus

In 2006, the HEC was established as a government body responsible for overseeing and regulating higher education in Bahrain. Providing opportunities for faculty development, including training and professional development programs, to help faculty members stay current in their fields and provide high-quality instruction to students.