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Learning from each other: Adventures in student engagement with learning and teaching

Teaching Matters Academic Communities

I came into this programme as a mentor, along with Julie Dickson from the R(D)SVS, when the first cohort of UCVME students were nearing completion of their degrees (and their UCVME certificates) and were writing their AFHEA submissions. I am consistently inspired by what happens when we allow our students to take the reins in teaching.

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Students as teachers: implementing the Certificate in Veterinary Medical Education

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

Dr Neil Hudson, Senior Veterinary Clinical Lecturer at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and Director of the Undergraduate Certificate in Veterinary Medical Education reflects on the benefits of enabling undergraduate students to participate in teaching. Feb 3, 2017

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Students as partners in education: Experiences from the Undergraduate Certificate in Veterinary Medical Education

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

We introduced the UCVME in 2014 as we wanted to formally recognise the important role our students play in our teaching and learning processes. We have had over 140 students enrol on the programme and, so far, 22 have completed the programme in 2017, and 35 in 2018. I was really surprised how much I enjoyed the trip.

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Providing proactive support with Student Learning Advisors

Teaching Matters Academic Support

The role of the SLA encompasses pastoral support akin to that provided by Student Support Officers found in other Schools, but additionally includes subject-specific academic guidance. Mar 28, 2017

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The APEX 5 Expedition: The Peak of Altitude Research

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

A: The APEX 5 high altitude medical research expedition, which gave its student volunteers and organisers a unique and unforgettable learning experience. In summer 2017, APEX 5 – the latest Apex expedition – made the Bolivian Andes its research laboratory and home for a week.

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Student-Led, Individually-Created Courses (SLICCs): Learning and teaching beyond disciplinary silos

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

At this early stage, the student receives feedback from their SLICC staff tutor, who offers them guidance on how they may gain greater insight during the learning experience and maximise the available opportunities. Mar 2, 2017

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Why multimedia matters: promoting the use of video in assessment and feedback

Teaching Matters Academic Support

Research proves that students perceive multimedia feedback (either video or audio) as more individualised and easier to comprehend and act upon ( West and Turner 2015 ). Video assessment and feedback improves student engagement by reaching those students who are more “visually oriented”. Jul 4, 2017