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 […]
Decolonising teaching and learning means challenging the colonial structures that continue to shape what and how we learn. The article offers practical steps to help reimagine curriculum and pedagogy, fostering more inclusive learning spaces where all students feel valued and represented.
As part of this year’s NSS action planning cycle, Foundation Studies has developed its own plan. We spoke to Susan Ryles, Faculty Student Service Support and Development Manager, about how the plan was developed and what it means for foundation year students.
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 […]
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.
Having worked at the University for nearly 30 years, Joz teaches Physics on the Foundation Year and plays a key role in widening participation through admissions. We recently met him to find out what he enjoys most about his role, why seeing former Foundation Year students succeed means so much to him and what he enjoys doing outside of the University.
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 […]
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.
Last year’s NSS action plan saw colleagues across FSE working more collaboratively than ever to improve the student experience. Rob Appleby, School Head of Education for the School of Natural Sciences, looks back on what’s been achieved, the lessons learned and how this year’s plan aims to take that progress even further.