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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.

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Bridging the seminar room and the world of public policy: Six practical tips for organising work placements

Teaching Matters Student Employment

Manage relationships during the placement A typical placement might involve four people: the student, an academic supervisor at the University, a supervisor at the host organisation, and somebody at the University who handles any non-academic issues that arise on the placement.

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Service Excellence Programme: Programme and Course Information Management (PCIM)

Teaching Matters Academic Support

Sarah has previously worked in student support leadership roles completing a Masters in Education (Leadership and Management). She has a keen interest in quality assurance, widening participation, academic and pastoral care of students, development of taught provision, and leadership of change in a higher education context.

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The Reflection Toolkit: Supporting effective reflection

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

He has previously worked with the University’s Employability Consultancy, where he was a co-author of the Reflection Toolkit and developed resources for embedding employability and student development into the curriculum. Dec 16, 2022