Scholarship of Teaching & Learning Network

The University's Strategic Plan 2011-15 states that:

"Promoting the scholarship of learning will be a key element of the University’s approach to learning and teaching"

To support this endeavour LTSU have established theScholarship of Teaching & Learning Network, chaired by Professor Tina Overton.

Network Events 2011-12

A series of events to explore issues in the scholarship of teaching and learning and to showcase pedagogic research will run throughout 2011-12. The events will include:

• Monday 24 October 2011, 12.15 - 13.45, Staff House, Tranby Room

  Implementing enquiry-based learning in large classes
  Visiting speaker:Associate Professor Les Kirkup, University of Technology Sydney  

• Thursday 15 December 2011, 12.15 - 14.00, University House, MR5

  Student independence, autonomy and self management
  Dr Graham Scott, Department of Biological Sciences

• Monday 23 April, 12.15 - 14.00, Venn LTSU SR210

  Why should one undertake both pedagogic and disciplinary research?
  Dr Cristina Leston-Bandeira, Department of Politics & International Studies
  presentation slides
  

• Thursday 31 May, 12.15 - 14.00 with buffet lunch

  Student engagement: Waking up today's and tomorrow's students
  Dr Darren Mundy, School of Arts and New Media, Digital Media
  abstract
  Venue: LTSU Seminar Room, Venn 210 & Scarborough Boardroom via video-conferencing