• Supporting Transition to Higher Education

    What we do To facilitate the induction and transition of students new to Higher Education, The BA Hons Teaching Learning & Child Development programme have developed a work booklet for their students to engage with through the Getting Started pages. The booklet, divided into 4 key sections, is designed to introduce students to common ways…

  • Personal Tutoring

    The next Personal Tutoring Staff Development Workshop will be held on Wednesday 24th April. To attend please book via the CLT Professional Development Series web space. Or for more information or to book a bespoke workshop for your department please contact Dawne [email protected] or email [email protected] for more details.

  • Using technology to gather student feedback

    The proactive approach to collecting student module evaluations using tablet computers What happens? The Faculty Business Support Team (BST) worked collaboratively with the academic staff regarding improving student completion of module evaluations. A variety of IT issues affected students being able to log on with their hand-held devices. Academic staff book the services of the…

  • Working Lunch!

    What happens? At this time of year with placements looming and assessment deadlines on the horizon, not to mention 1st Teaching Posts to apply for, time is of the essence. So to support students during this potentially difficult period of time, over in Design and Technology teaching spaces are booked over the lunch period, which…

  • Enriching the student experience

    Including students in professional networks, conferences and field trips What happened? Students are provided with the opportunity to engage in networking with a diverse group of nutrition and food professionals. It enables them to link the taught theory with practical applications in academia and industry. It helps them recognise the relevance of their learning on…

  • Students become research assistants!

    Providing opportunities to encourage students to become research assistants What happens? It is more typical for students to be taught the theory of research, rather than taking part in the actual live research process. Students are given the opportunity and encouraged to take part in actual research activities led by lecturers on the programme. This…

  • Getting Started student support package

    The development of the ‘Getting Started’ pre-entry support package for students What happens? The Getting Started support package is designed to offer students a seamless transition and a preview into the process of learning at Edge Hill and specifically on their chosen programmes. This is beyond simply pre-course reading, engaging students in becoming familiar with…