It goes without saying that the use of artificial intelligence for educational purposes has become a central topic of conversation in universities across the UK and beyond. The University of Manchester’s new initiative aims to support learning, research and teaching by creating an equitable pedagogical future for all students and staff, recognising the importance and prevalence of these AI tools in […]
Co-teaching, defined as the collaborative planning and delivery of teaching by two or more educators within the same learning space, is gaining traction within UK higher education as institutions respond to increasingly diverse student cohorts and the expansion of blended learning models, by bringing together two academic experts with different styles and perspectives, this people […]
Co-teaching, defined as the collaborative planning and delivery of teaching by two or more educators within the same learning space, is a people centric pedagogic approach than can promote student understanding, a sense of community and inclusion across cohorts as well as increae staff enjoyment of teaching.In this series of Case Studies we talk to […]
In the first of a series of Case Studies we talk to several academic staff who have been practicing Co-Teaching to understand how they approach this and what the benefits and challenges are.
Co-teaching, defined as the collaborative planning and delivery of teaching by two or more educators within the same learning space, is a people centric pedagogic approach than can promote student understanding, a sense of community and inclusion across cohorts as well as increae staff enjoyment of teaching.In this series of Case Studies we talk to […]
This year has seen a significant redevelopment of the Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) training programme, designed to improve clarity, engagement and impact for both GTAs and the students they support. We spoke to Emily Cooksey, Senior Lecturer in Chemical Engineering and Associate Dean for Teaching Academy, and Oli Taylor, CPD Project Coordinator, about why the […]
FSE’s Mentoring Excellence Team has recently been recognised with a Teaching Excellence Award celebrating their outstanding support for Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs). Find out more about the origins of the programme and its impact.
The New Academics Programme (NAP) plays a key role in supporting colleagues as they begin their academic careers at the University of Manchester. Recently refreshed to reflect changes in teaching, learning and professional development, the programme now offers a more flexible, blended approach alongside clearer guidance for new academics and those supporting them.
Developed initially for postgraduate researchers, the Responsible Research and Innovation module challenges students to think differently about their research, its wider impact and their role as responsible scientists. Read on to find out what inspired Alison to develop the unit, how students responded to learning beyond their disciplinary comfort zones and what the recognition means […]
Dr Amir Rahbarimanesh shares how empathy, clarity, and student-led adaptation are at the heart of his award-winning approach to assessment and feedback. Discover how he’s supporting students across Engineering Project Management.
