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Catching the waves: surfing, enhancement, and student success

Teaching Matters Student Employment

Gavin is the Careers and Employability Manager from the Careers Service and this post forms part of the 20 Years of Enhancement theme. This aligned with our work harnessing co- and extra-curricular learning to support studentsdevelopment and impact.

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The Reflection Toolkit: Supporting effective reflection

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

Image credit: The Reflection Toolkit , The University of Edinburgh In this post, Gavin McCabe, Careers and Employability Manager from the Careers Service, spotlights the Reflection Toolkit – an invaluable resource for reflective practice in the HE sector and beyond. You can reach us at Gavin.McCabe@ed.ac.uk.

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Co-creating a more sustainable framework for professional development for our UG students

Teaching Matters Academic Support

Photo of PALS training day Back in January 2018, a group of staff and students in the Business School got their collective heads around the table to address the problem: ‘How can we get our UG students to engage more in their personal and professional development?’

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University of Dayton, Sinclair CC share students

Confessions of a Community College Dean

A direct line: During their time at Sinclair, students meet with an academic adviser at UD each semester “to ensure they are on track for a successful academic transition,” Thompson says.

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Supporting Student Success in Higher Education: A Comprehensive Guide

Creatrix Campus

Additionally, successful students contribute to a vibrant and intellectually stimulating academic community. Career Readiness Higher education aims to prepare students for their future careers. Embrace Technology Leverage technology to enhance student learning and engagement.

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Mini-series: Great examples of using blogs in teaching

Teaching Matters Academic Support

The course staff feel that a more private blog is a good way for students to express ideas and reflect on them (in a safe space), and really helps the course staff and the student to connect. Dr Simon Riley is using it in part of the Student-Led, Individually-Created Courses (SLICCs) project. Look out for it! Apr 17, 2019

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SPS Outreach Network for Access/Adult Returner Students

Teaching Matters Academic Communities

Image credit: Zohra O’Doherty: End of Academic Year Lunch at SPS for Access/Adult Returner Student In this post, Zohra O’Doherty spotlights a Student Partnership Agreement (SPA) funded collaborative project that offers additional support and outreach to mature students who are most often at risk of feeling lonely and isolated at the University.