We are excited to host the University’s annual learning and teaching conference on 11th and 12th of June. Our theme for this year’s conference is Meeting Our Challenges. This will enable colleagues to share, discuss, and brainstorm clear ways forward to enhance learning and teaching at Stirling, with a particular focus on the international student experience. Our first day will be hosted online, and the second day will be on campus.
Day 1
The first day of the conference (11 June) will be held online, and we will be joined by our international partners to hear about their work. Our keynote talk will be delivered by Dr Mike Perkins (Head of the Centre for Research & Innovation at British University Vietnam), focusing on ‘Transforming Assessment Practices in Higher Education with the AI Assessment Scale (AIAS).’
Day 1 (Online)
09:00-09:20 Open Meeting Online – Simon Horrocks, Head of Learning Innovation & Development (Introducer/Chair)
09:20-09:30 Welcome – Professor Helen Scott, Deputy Principal (Education)
09:30-10:30 Keynote Speaker – Dr Mike Perkins, British University Vietnam
10:30-10:40 Break
10:40-11:40 Breakout 1 (Please choose 1)
Room 1A, Chair: Brendan Owers
- Navigating the Transition by Comparing High School Expectations and University Realities in Vietnam – Sasha Goodwin, Cherie Crouse, Lee McMillan, Sandra Schneiderman and Michael Lomax
- Fostering Inclusive Learning: The Impact of UDL on Student Engagement – Ms Shanthi Rajan, Ms Jimy and Ms Santhuana Sedhumadhavan
Room 1B, Chair: Louise McIntosh
- GenAI: The Supportive Friend for the Introverted Learner – David Holloway
Note: This session will start at 10:45. - Developing Critical Digital Literacy in EAP Classes – Dr Yulia Tregubova
Room 1C, Chair: Cristina Johnston
- Fostering Inclusive Learning Through Feminist Pedagogy: A Framework for Undergraduate Graphic Design Education – Trần Phương Thảo Ngọc
Note: This session will start at 10:45. - Redefining Creative Inquiry: Engaging Art & Design Students by Transforming Research into Practical Applications – Alex Gaja Ortega
11:40-11:50 Break
11:50-12:40 AI-Enhanced Content Creation for International Students – Leon Young
(Workshop, Chair: Sarah Docherty)
12:40-13:40 Lunch
13:40-14:10 Education and Student Experience Strategy
14:10-14:20 Break
14:20-15:10 Breakout 2 (Please choose 1)
Room 2A, Chair: Melanie Lovatt
- Typo Negative: Incorporating Editing Skills into Assessment for Language Students – Aedín Ní Loingsigh and Jean-Michel DesJacques
- Supporting Part-time, Professional, Distance Learning, and International Doctoral Students through the Viva Process – Aileen Ireland
Room 2B, Chair: Beth Cairns
- Case Study Groups for Applied Learning – Elisabeth Schweiger
- Creating an Inclusive International Curriculum – Margaret Ruddy
15:10-15:20 Break
15:20-16:10 Breakout 3 (Please choose 1)
Room 3A, Chair: Jamie McIntyre
- From Pitch to Platform: Early Reflections on Developing a Football Finance FutureLearn Course – Andrew Jenkin
- Mentorship and Support for Teaching Assistants in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities – Susan Berridge, Megan Dee and Maria Valez Serna
Room 3B, Chair: Clare Wilson
- Transition to Higher Education (HE) Events: A Collaborative Approach to Enhancing International Student Transitions – Olga Mausch-Debowska
- Preparing Student Nurses for Writing as Graduate Nurses? – Carina Hibberd, Joanne McNaughton
Room 3C, Chair: Tanya Lubicz-Nawrocka
- Co-Creation in Action: A Case Study in Climate Justice Education – Neil Crawford
- Student Engagement through Placement Opportunities and Intergenerational Activities – Hee Jung Hong
16:10-16:30 Reflections (Plenary, Introducer/Chair: Simon Horrocks, Head of Learning Innovation & Development)
Learn more about each session (Day 1)
Day 2
During the on campus day (12 June), we look forward to an international student panel discussion, workshops, talks, and a celebration of the 100 colleagues who have earnt Advance HE fellowships in the last year. We will conclude the event with an interactive keynote talk by Natalie Brown (Deputy Dean of the Nottingham School of Art & Design at Nottingham Trent University), focusing on ‘Power Up: Transforming Student Engagement through Coaching at Scale’ which will help us think about how we can engage and support our students.
Day 2 (In person)
09:10-09:20 Arrival & Coffee
09:20-09:40 Welcome – Professor Helen Scott, Deputy Principal (Education)
Housekeeping – Simon Horrocks, Head of Learning Innovation & Development
Logie Lecture Theatre
09:40-10:30 Breakout 1 (Please choose 1)
Logie Lecture Theatre, Chair: Adelayo Adebayo
- International Students Panel
University of Stirling International Study Centre (INTO) Lecture Hall, Chair: Jamie McIntyre
- Learning On Campus Outdoors (LOCO): Going LOCO in University of Stirling! – Gregory Mannion, Aedin Ni Loingsigh, Alan Law and Gabi Brame
10:30-10:40 Break
10:40-11:00 Breakout 2 (Please choose 1)
University of Stirling International Study Centre (INTO) Lecture Hall, Chair: Cristina Johnston
- Just Images? Reflections on Podcasting and Creative Projects as forms of Assessment – Phil Crockett Thomas
University of Stirling International Study Centre (INTO) Room 3.1, Chair: Sarah Docherty
- From Gold Standards to Gold Standard-ing: Putting Principles into Practice in Professional Learning and Development – Andrew Mark Gillott
University of Stirling International Study Centre (INTO) Room 3.4, Chair: Beth Cairns
- Creating Reflective Human Rights Practitioners – Rowan Cruft and Damian Etone
11:00-11:30 Coffee Break
11:30-12:00 Breakout 3 (Please choose 1)
University of Stirling International Study Centre (INTO) Room 3.4, Chair: Clare Wilson
- The Best Buy in Enhancing Student Engagement and Graduate Destination: The ELEVATE Sport Mentoring Model – Robert Kielty
University of Stirling International Study Centre (INTO) Lecture Hall, Chair: Kirstine Collins
- Skills to Succeed: How Feedback from Industry Partners can Enhance Skills Building at a Module and Programmatic Level – Verity Flower
University of Stirling International Study Centre (INTO) Room 3.1, Chair: Simon Horrocks
- The Perception of University Life in Stirling Among Chinese Students in the UK – Zhang Fang
12:00-12:10 Break
12:10-13:00 Breakout 4 (Please choose 1)
Logie Lecture Theatre, Chair: Simon Horrocks
- Fellowship Celebration
University of Stirling International Study Centre (INTO) Lecture Hall, Chair: Professor Helen Scott
- L&T Officers/Divisional Directors/Res: How to Elevate our Work
Note: Attendance for this session is limited to selected attendees.
13:00-13:50 Lunch – Campus Central, Level 3
Posters:
Katy Forrest – 40 Students Walk Into a Courtroom…
Deborah Wood – Enhancing Learning with Macmillan Learning’s Achieve Interactive Learning System
13:50-14:20 People Strategy – Amanda Hopwood, Head of Employee Experience & Development
Logie Lecture Theatre, Introducer/Chair: Professor Terri Scott, Deputy Principal for Student Experience
14:20-14:25 Break
14:25-15:15 Breakout 5 (Please choose 1)
University of Stirling International Study Centre (INTO) Lecture Hall, Chair: Louise McIntosh
- Skills That Stick: Creating a Curriculum for Life Beyond University – Viktoria Mileva, Carol Jasper and Kirsty Wiseman-Gregg
Room 3.1, Chair: Brendan Owers
- Meeting Our Challenges with Train-the-Trainer at Stirling Business School – Naja Yusof
- Developing Meaningful Experiences for International Students through Sport Programmes – Hee Jung Hong
Room 3.4, Chair: Melanie Lovatt
- Skills Surfacing for Learning and Teaching Design – Agi McFarland, Sarah Docherty and Rhea Swinson Fitzpatrick
15:15-15:20 Break
15:20-15:50 Breakout 6 (Please choose 1)
University of Stirling International Study Centre (INTO) Lecture Hall, Chair: Al Lawley-Powell
- Student Voice at Stirling: A New Start – Adelayo Adebayo, Jeremy Harvey, Ines Coutinho
Room 3.1, Chair: Beth Cairns
- Authentic Assessment in a 2-hour Closed Book Professionally Accredited Exam– Isaac Tabner
Room 3.4, Chair: Simon Horrocks
- Alleviating climate anxiety among undergraduate students in the Natural Sciences using a skills-based pedagogical framework – Neil McDonald
15:50-16:00 Break
16:00-17:00 Keynote Speaker – Natalie Brown, Nottingham Trent University
University of Stirling International Study Centre (INTO) Lecture Hall, Chair: Tanya Lubicz-Nawrocka
17:00-17:30 Reflections
University of Stirling International Study Centre (INTO) Lecture Hall, Chair: Professor Helen Scott
Learn more about each session (Day 2)
Join us
We hope colleagues will save the date and join us on 11th and 12th of June. Please note that students, international partners, and invited external colleagues are warmly welcomed to join us online on 11 June but, due to capacity constraints, unfortunately we need to reserve tickets for the on campus day (12 June) for University of Stirling and Student Union staff.
We hope that you will join us for as much of the conference as possible to make the most of this opportunity to speak with colleagues and engage in meaningful discussions about learning and teaching, particularly those committing to join us on campus.
To register, please book your tickets here.
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