Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

AUGUST 1, 2018

Dr Cathy Bovill who focusses on student engagement. Her blog post will be exploring some of the highs and lows of teachers’ attempts to motivate students and make learning more exciting and engaging. David Mountain explaining the problem with patriotism, and how it is illogical, dangerous and a waste of time.

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Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Photo credit: Allan Bovill In this post, Vikky Park, a final year veterinary student at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, shares her experiences of attending the University of Edinburgh’s Learning and Teaching Conference… This summer, I was able to attend the University’s first Learning and Teaching Conference for staff and (..)

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Teaching Matters Online Learning

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Photo credit; unsplash, Nicole Honeywill/Sincerely Media, CC0 In this extra post, Ross Anderson, a fourth year Astrophysics student, and Thomas Gant, a fourth year Mathematics student, discuss their involvement as research assistants on the ‘Classroom Practices and Lecture Recording’ project, funded by the Principal’s Teaching Award (..)

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Teaching Matters Online Learning

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Photo Credit: Unsplash, Alex Hadba, CC0 In this post, Lauren Smith, Digital Support Librarian, outlines why open access resources are important in teaching, how lecturers can incorporate open access resources into their teaching materials, and how Library and University Collections can support them… What is open access?

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Teaching Matters Online Learning

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Credit: pixabay, geralt, CC0 As part of its ambitious Vision 2025 strategy, the University of Edinburgh is committed to provide all students with an international experience.

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Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Photo credit: Allan Bovill In this post, Vikky Park, a final year veterinary student at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, shares her experiences of attending the University of Edinburgh’s Learning and Teaching Conference… This summer, I was able to attend the University’s first Learning and Teaching Conference for staff and (..)

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Hospitality Alumni Higher Education Education 40

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

JANUARY 6, 2020

The episodes accompany the popular mini-series blog posts, which covered the following ‘hot topics’ across the University in 2019: Social responsibility and sustainability in learning and teaching practices ; Academic blogging ; Inclusivity in the curriculum ; Mental health and wellbeing ; and Peer learning and support.

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