Teaching Matters Student Engagement

JANUARY 10, 2019

Curriculum Co-Creation: Challenges Engaging students in curriculum development can be both empowering and disempowering. Jan 10, 2019 SPS in Practice students returning to speak to the Understanding Gender students in the first lecture of the semester.

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Teaching Matters Online Learning

JUNE 19, 2019

In the news The University of Edinburgh recently won at the Herald Higher Education Awards 2019 for its Wikimedia in the Curriculum work. Wadewitz, 2014) Wikipedia, the free, online, encyclopaedia is building the largest open knowledge resource in human history. billion unique devices.

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Teaching Matters Academic Support

JUNE 4, 2019

We know from work with graduates that the benefits of online postgraduate study extend far beyond the degree and may exceed students’ initial expectations of their studies (Aitken et al, 2019). Jun 4, 2019 Studies can be combined with clinical work as study is part time and there is no need to relocate or travel. References Aitken, G.,

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Teaching Matters Student Engagement

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Co-creation is based on building relationships and trust with students, and enabling students to bring their experience into the curriculum, enabling learning and teaching to be more responsive and inclusive of students’ interests, needs and strengths. 2019) An Active Student Participation companion. Engström, A. & Bovill, C. &

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MAY 8, 2019

From the LGBT+ inclusive curriculum developed by staff and students for the Medicine curriculum , to the School of Divinity including a question about an inclusive curriculum in their Board of Studies processes, there is a variety of tactics that can be employed to create this change. May 8, 2019

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Teaching Matters Academic Support

JULY 29, 2019

Key findings from the most recent evaluation carried out during Semester 2, 2019 are that: Use of mid-course feedback is high: 87.5% It will be encouraged from September 2019 with a view to adding it to policy for 2020/21. Jul 29, 2019 Mid-course feedback only needs to be gathered once per course.

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Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

DECEMBER 20, 2018

A huge thank you to all our contributors and readers, and here’s to celebrating more wonderful, supportive and inspiring teaching and learning practices in 2019… 10. Look out for a Student Wellbeing Teaching Matters mini-series in July and August 2019. This blog post is important to me for two reasons.

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Teaching Matters Online Learning

APRIL 21, 2020

2019), experts suggest that blended learning design has yet to scale and remains a short-term trend (i.e., Horizon Report Preview 2019 Higher Education Edition (pp. driving Ed Tech adoption in higher education for the next one to two years). This issue can be especially pronounced in rural areas. Reference Alexander, B., McCormack, M.,

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Teaching Matters Online Learning

MARCH 13, 2019

Mar 13, 2019 We had previously used a WordPress blog on my programme ( MSc Clinical Education ) for different purposes, including as a channel for our PG Certificate students to gain recognition as Fellows of Advance HE (formerly HEA). The other aspects of this new blogs.ed via the comment function) with peers, tutors and guest experts.

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Teaching Matters Student Engagement

JULY 25, 2022

In this post, Dr Catherine Bovill summarises her keynote talk presented at the Learning and Teaching Conference: “Shaping the future curriculum with students” This post is part of the Hot Topic: Learning and Teaching Conference 2022. One key way we can shape the future curriculum with students is to co-create the curriculum.

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Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

JANUARY 30, 2019

The 25 students on the Nature, Green Space and Health course will be assisting in development of the biodiversity strategy in relation to its biophilia and placemaking strand; this strand emphasises the value of biodiversity and green spaces to health, wellbeing and a sense of place. Jan 30, 2019

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Teaching Matters Online Learning

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

A virtuous cycle could see course teams able to use this data as input to sessions such as Edinburgh Learning Design Roadmap (ELDeR), a service provided in partnership by ISG and IAD , as part of reviewing and redesigning the curriculum. The Learn Foundations student interns (summer 2019). Sep 11, 2019

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Teaching Matters Student Engagement

OCTOBER 3, 2019

She is an Academic Developer (Learning and Teaching Enhancement) in the Institute for Academic Development, and provides pedagogical support for University course and programme design. Oct 3, 2019 For more information, please email Gillian Macintosh at Academic Services.

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Teaching Matters Online Learning

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Feb 5, 2019 As Jester’s quote highlights, curricula are social constructs, designed by people with differing values, backgrounds, political beliefs and experiences. Who, then, should be ‘invited’ to be the designers? Happy reading!

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Teaching Matters Student Engagement

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Co-creation is based on building relationships and trust with students, and enabling students to bring their experience into the curriculum, enabling learning and teaching to be more responsive and inclusive of students’ interests, needs and strengths. 2019) An Active Student Participation companion. Engström, A. & Bovill, C. &

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Teaching Matters Academic Support

OCTOBER 9, 2019

From the outset of my studies, I assumed that, as a Joint Honours student, I would be studying both disciplines in equal measure. However, as my first year progressed, I found myself reflecting more and more on this point. What did it mean to give equal time to both degree disciplines when the courses were structured so differently?

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Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

MARCH 26, 2019

It was originally developed for undergraduate students following courses on the history of science and medicine to connect their learning to the city in which they study. Andrews), Matjaz Vidmar, Kate Bowell and many others, we have been able to develop the digital project to what it is now. Mar 26, 2019

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Teaching Matters Student Employment

JANUARY 23, 2019

Photo credit: pixabay, geralt, CC0 In this mini-series post , Kerry Cheek, gives insight into how her module in Case Studies in Sustainable Development helped improve student employability… ‘Sustainable development’ is a broad term, especially to an Environmental Sustainability Masters student. Jan 23, 2019

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Teaching Matters Student Employment

DECEMBER 11, 2019

She plays a key role in the Scottish HE quality landscape as a member of QAA Scotland’s Advisory Board, chair of the sparqs University Advisory Group, and member of the Quality Arrangements for Scottish Higher Education (QASHE) group Dec 11, 2019 These can be emailed to ELIRsupport@ed.ac.uk. What evidence would support this?

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Teaching Matters Online Learning

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

The interesting thing is that learning design is found in lots of places, but many don’t realise when they are interacting with learning design, which is the point! Good learning design shouldn’t be obvious or feel contrived. It should feel natural and organic. So, what is it then? It does not matter if this is online, in-person or a bit of both.

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Teaching Matters Academic Support

APRIL 17, 2019

Students develop their own set of personal and professional skills and attributes, and often use a blog to reflect on their progress. Apr 17, 2019 Dr Simon Riley is using it in part of the Student-Led, Individually-Created Courses (SLICCs) project. We’ll be announcing dates for our training soon on the MyEd Event Booking Channel.

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Teaching Matters Online Learning

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Feb 12, 2019 Although potentially useful for future iterations of a course, end-of–semester feedback has a critical limitation in that any changes made won’t impact on the students who gave the feedback. Also, it doesn’t acknowledge the uniqueness of a particular cohort and how their specific dynamic and context has shaped that experience.

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Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

DECEMBER 14, 2022

By actively observing and reflecting on the adventures and challenges in unfamiliar learning zones, abstract thinking is developed, which can be used in new and broader real-world situations. The large lecture room held its breath. And if that was not enough – another peculiar thing happened. Finally, reflective learning in interaction.

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Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Reflection can therefore have an important role in the process of building successful courses and programmes, and moreover, it can be a useful explicit element within the curriculum. Reflection within the curriculum Reflection can be effectively facilitated in most contexts and is an important skill. Feb 26, 2019 Why was that?

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Teaching Matters Online Learning

OCTOBER 22, 2019

This course was developed through the collaboration of Learning, Teaching, and Web (Stuart Nicol and Andres Ordorica), the Centre for Research in Digital Education (Michael Gallagher), and external consultant Sheila MacNeill. Oct 22, 2019

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Teaching Matters Online Learning

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Accessibility : From an affordability perspective, the cost of accessing academic resources is increasing dramatically; textbook costs have risen 414% over the past 30 years, more than double the rate of inflation (US Bureau of Labor Statistics 2019). What makes it possible is the internet and the consent of the author or copyright-holder.

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Teaching Matters Academic Support

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

In 2019, we collaborated with EUSA VPs (Education and Activities & Services) to suggest some good practice for Resource Lists. You’ll sometimes hear us refer to it as ‘Leganto’: this is the reading list system we use. Photo credit: Resource Lists homepage: [link] The Library now provides Resource Lists for around 2500 taught courses.

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Teaching Matters Online Learning

JANUARY 22, 2019

She has so far also been able to develop her interests in interdisciplinarity and social impact through a summer internship developing a University-wide course on the City of Edinburgh, as well through her membership with the HYPED society. Jan 22, 2019

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Teaching Matters Academic Communities

APRIL 16, 2019

Apr 16, 2019 On a practical level, studying online is convenient; it enables individuals to maintain professional and personal commitments without relocating. It was quite a unique experience to participate in discussion fuelled by wide ranging experiences and backgrounds.

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Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

JUNE 25, 2019

You can also follow Mikael on Twitter: @mickymicky06s Jun 25, 2019 Safety first on GPG Spain trip: learning does not have to be overly serious, it can (should) be fun too! I discovered the job of “lecturer” in first year and was instantly sold on it. Find out more about him here .

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Higher Ed Connects: Curriculum

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

At some institutions, the curriculum has been in place for many years, even decades, and it is time for a change. The University of Virginia recently completed a significant revision of its curriculum that sought to make it more “ innovative, comprehensive and interdisciplinary.” The University of Virginia .

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Teaching Matters Student Engagement

MARCH 7, 2019

However, it is a valuable way to develop the skills required to feedback and negotiate with colleagues in the employment context. Mar 7, 2019 Each group meets with the course organiser who facilitates the discussion. Constructive and honest feedback is encouraged. This process can be tough for students.

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Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

AUGUST 1, 2018

Teaching Matters in Academic Year 2018/2019 Credit: Pixabay, CC0, harishs Teaching Matters has been growing steadily since its inception in January 2016 – in June 2018, readership peaked at 4,300. David Mountain explaining the problem with patriotism, and how it is illogical, dangerous and a waste of time.

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Teaching Matters Academic Support

JULY 8, 2019

Jul 8, 2019 Many described how writing the reflection affected them personally: Writing (and rewriting) this report has taught me to try and understand myself as well as others. Seeing as I was expected to reflect on my own participation, I was more inclined to prepare and contribute, as it made me more conscious of my actions.

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Teaching Matters Student Employment

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

A Stanford model with an Edinburgh twist We are developing a life design programme that will support students to be intentional about how they build experience during their time at Edinburgh (within and outside the curriculum) and to reflect on how that experience helps them build towards future career choices. link] Valentine, R.,

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Teaching Matters Student Employment

MARCH 5, 2019

In the Business School, we recognised that we weren’t always making it easy for students to decipher where and how they were developing these skills, both in and beyond their taught curricula. Mar 5, 2019 It is cited as a reason for choosing the University of Edinburgh Business School.

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Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

JANUARY 29, 2020

In fact, it was the only factor that received any negative scores, implying that some students experienced stress that hindered their development. However, the broad nature of EL has meant that it is only captured in limited frameworks, with the result that EL techniques and advantages are employed only marginally in higher education.

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