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The trouble and joy of action research in Teaching and Learning PgCerts
Over the last four years I have been leading a Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Supporting Learning in Higher Education.… Read More
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Writing up your action research
I’ve been doing a lot of reviewing of action research project reports recently, and it strikes me that there is… Read More
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Conference Reflections: Harper Adams University Learning & Teaching Conference 2017
Last week was the third Harper Adams Learning and Teaching Conference. This annual event brings together colleagues from across the… Read More
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Making digital exemplars
In addition to my usual classroom use of exemplars as a means of familiarising students with the assessment requirements of… Read More
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Bitter sweet TEF reflection
Yesterday I avoided comment on social media about TEF, because I had such mixed feelings about the exercise. We should… Read More
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From BTEC to HE – reflections on student conversations
Recently I have been reflecting on the experience of students from vocational backgrounds who come to university. We know that,… Read More
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A UK PSF compatible framework for professional reflection
– One ongoing challenge I have is around how to increase the depth of reflection on teaching practice (or indeed… Read More
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Effective feedback through GradeMark
This week I’ve been asked to share my own thoughts on how GradeMark can be used effectively. After some recent… Read More
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The tricky issue of word count equivalence
The challenges of managing media rich assessments, or managing student choice in assessment, has been evident in higher education for… Read More
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Towards Inclusivity
A recent HEFCE blog post reminds of the need to continually consider inclusive practice in HE. Many universities are responding… Read More
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9 Things to do with Assessment Rubrics
I’ve used rubrics in assessment marking since I first held an academic role some fifteen-ish years ago. For me, rubrics… Read More
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Undergraduate Vivas
Over the last six months I have been looking in to the Undergraduate Viva. Asking questions such as what are… Read More
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The process of defining graduate attributes
I am aware others are grappling with how to define graduate attributes, so I thought it helpful to share the… Read More
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Feedback conversations: How should I use technology? A nuanced approach …
One of the most frequent conversations I have is around improving feedback, and how technology can help. Increasingly I am… Read More
