First Year Undergraduates: 'the story so far'
How do our first year undergraduates think and engage with learning which is not exam oriented? Many academics feel that undergraduates are uncertain of how to make use of the resources on offer to them and instead prefer content to be delivered in bite-size chunks. As Nick puts it, 'Students are very smart people however we might need to be aware of certain things about their educational journey to date in our efforts to get the best from them'.
Led by Nick Barker (Department of Chemistry), this session will encourage you to explore undergraduates' educational experiences to date and challenge our understanding of:
- students' background and expectations
- their attitude towards learning
- our role in facilitating their learning
- Book your place online
This event aims to explore the myths around our students and enable them to learn better. It has been specifically organised for academic and research staff with teaching responsibilities.
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Friday 11 December 2015
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2.00pm - 3.30pm |
Teaching Grid ETS, Library |
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| Workshop Facilitated by | |||
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Nick Barker (Department of Chemistry) |
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Alignment with UKPSF
Activites:
A1: Design and plan learning activites
A2: Teach &/or support learning
A4: Develop effective learning environments
Core Knowledge
K2: Appropriate methods for teaching & learning
K3: How students learn
K4: The use & value of appropriate learning technologies
More info: UK Professional Standards Framework