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The Library is divided in four main categories that you can explore starting from the Library Home page: 1) Student-Centred environment, 2) International and intercultural integration, 3) Emotional intelligence and 4) Staff and Students Wellbeing.

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Module Change Request in Person

Module choice is a very personal process. Students select modules based on a variety of factors, including their own prior learning, the assessment methods of the modules and the personality of the tutor. In some cases, module choice does not go to plan. Face to face consultation for module change enables students to talk through their concerns and address these concerns at a more strategic level.


Polling Software

Use of polling software such as Vevox to promote engagement. Being able to utilise software that encourages the whole classroom or lecture hall to engage can be an effective way for staff members to gauge progress and participation. But also, students are able to take part in an enjoyable and creative exercise that diverts from the traditional didactic teaching method. Furthermore, it is an inclusive approach that allows students who are less willing to e.g. putting their hand up, to participate, generally in an anonymous fashion.


Intermissions

To be used in lecture classes of around 100-130 students but also with class sizes of 14 students. In two hour sessions, the teacher delivers the first half of the session, pauses and gives the students a choice as to whether they would like to take a break, and for how long, or whether they would like to continue so that they can finish the session early.


Audio Recording & Transcripts

To support students when reviewing material, presentations are accompanied with an audio recording and transcript. During the pandemic, when video recording became more common, these were also accompanied with a transcript of the presentation. A transcript is important for inclusive and accessible learning as it allows students to read the presentation.


Variable Assessment Format

Providing the choice of different kinds of assessments on different modules to enable students to choose a path that most suits them but also gives them variety. This can additionally involve creating assignments different from the traditional essay or exam. It hopes to relieve stress by spreading assignments throughout the year rather than having them all at the end.


Revised Essay Length

As a whole, our 2nd year cohort have encountered consistent difficulty with a particular assignment in my module. This is largely accounted for by assignment timing (after the Christmas vacation and an early January exam) and poor time management by students- however, this results in less-than-optimal coursework for students (in terms of format and summative/formative objectives) and a potential wellbeing for both staff and students. By reviewing assignment objectives, constraining the time demand of the assignment, but not compromising its ability to differentiate and challenge students, we have created a more resource-efficient/wellbeing-consistent assessment for both staff and students.


Presentation Submission

To carry out group presentations via submitted video instead of in front of the class. This allows students who are more introverted to feel comfortable presenting their ideas at their own pace and time.


Reflective Journal

Wellbeing journaling empowers students to create their own proactive plans and techniques to manage their wellbeing through stressful periods at University and beyond. By identifying a module where students make regular records, and embedded wellbeing journaling into this record keeping it makes it natural for students to make wellbeing a regular part of their schedule and makes them accountable for taking action on it. Regular supervision helps with accountability and encouragement to act and reflect.


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