Show Tell and Talk: ‘Active and inclusive learning’ workshops

“Active learning engages students in the process of learning through activities and/or discussion in class, as opposed to passively listening to an expert. It emphasizes higher-order thinking and often involves group work” (Freeman et al., 2014). Research also demonstrates that active learning can allow students to take agency in their own learning (Harris et al, 2020); can involve working in diverse groups on community and global issues (Pasquerella 2022) and can narrow achievement gaps benefiting all students (Inside Higher Ed, 2022).

This full afternoon will include:

• A curriculum design workshop (90 minutes) – Providing an opportunity to hear about University priorities related to the theme, give space to reflect and develop your learning and teaching practices whilst also providing tips and advice for implementation best practice in your work.
• A sharing innovations workshop (90 minutes) – Providing an opportunity to hear about a range of staff led projects take place across the University related to the theme. There will be an opportunity to share ideas, information and ask questions as well as an opportunity for informal discussions with colleagues.

Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available from 12.45 pm and again at 2.45 pm.

Both workshops will take place in Room 1.20, 35 Berkeley Square (Helen Wodehouse Building).

Curriculum design workshop (1 pm – 2.30 pm)

Staff register here Students register here

Facilitator: Fiona Hartley – BILT

Sharing innovations workshop (3 pm – 4.30 pm)

Staff register here Students register here

Facilitator: Fiona Hartley – BILT

Contributors:

• Elena McNeilly and Bea Learmouth
• Sally Dowling
• Emily Bell
• Kiah Tasman
• Bronwen Burton and Caroline McKinnon
• Hafsa Zaneb
• Dave Gatrell