The following are details of sessions held together with links to the relevant resources:
Seamless Integration: Embedding Content Across Academic Programmes Tool
Tuesday, 16th May 2023, 11:00 - 12:00 Description The aim of this seminar was to introduce ECAAPT, a simple means by which to embed and track content, such as academic literacies, across modules and programmes. This tracking and mapping tool can contribute to a more coordinated and cohesive approach to the teaching and learning of various skills in many disciplines. In addition, this tool has the potential to be used as a structure for building and developing new programmes in a coherent and logical manner. It should be possible to show where the content necessary to develop the desired graduate attributes are, or could be, embedded across all stages of a programme. This can be useful for simplifying programmatic review, as well as ongoing programme checks and coherency. It may also be useful to map existing content relating to any module or programme across departments or in relation to specific graduate themes/attributes. Use of this tool may also indicate where there are openings to develop further learning opportunities for students, and where there may be overlap in delivery. The session began with an introduction to the tool itself and how it works before we moved on to present a worked example. This was followed by an opportunity for questions and answers. Presented By
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EAT-PD Information Session
Wednesday, 17th May 2023, 11:00 - 11:30 Description The TLU have developed a CPD programme entitled EAT-PD: Enabling Academic Transitions through Professional Development Programme, aimed at new and early career academic staff, i.e., staff that have been teaching full-time for three years or less (or some equivalent). This programme enables staff relatively new to teaching to develop their competencies in the classroom. The focus of this programme is to expose staff to a range of research-based teaching strategies that can be used to enhance lectures and support learning. The purpose of this session was to provide more information about the programme, including more details about the programme itself as well as information on how to apply. Presented By
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Academic Integrity from the Trenches: Practitioners’ perspectives
Thursday, 18th May 2023, 10:00 - 11:00 Description This bite sized seminar was conversational in nature and created a discussion around what the term “academic integrity” means for educators today. The first half consisted of a series of 5-minute personal reflections on what academic integrity means across a range of disciplines. This was followed by a Q&A session where all registered participants got a chance to contribute around how educators might best future proof assessments and safeguard academic integrity and will discuss the establishment of a University wide Learning Community. |
MA in Teaching & Learning in Higher Education Information Session
Thursday, 18th May 2023, 11:30 - 12:00 Description Do you wonder if there are better ways of going about your teaching and/or assessment practices? Perhaps you would like to learn more about current thinking and best practice in teaching, learning, technology and assessment in higher education? Maybe you are interested in gaining a Level 9 qualification in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education? If so, you might consider participating in the MA in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education that is offered by the Teaching and Learning Unit. In Semester 1 2023/24, the TLU will be offering the following modules which may be of interest to you:
This information session provided an overview and introduction to the programme, more detailed information about the programme itself including options to step off with a Level 9 Certificate or Level 9 Postgraduate Diploma and will explain how to apply. Presented By
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MTU Funding Opportunities to Support TLASE ProjectsFriday, 19th May 2023, 11:00 - 12:00 Description The Teaching and Learning Unit (TLU) and AnSEO - The Student Engagement Office are delighted launched our annual Combined Funding Call to support staff and students who wish to undertake short term projects related to teaching, learning, assessment and student engagement (TLASE) activities. This funding call enables teams of staff and/or students, to develop ideas that might enhance teaching, learning, assessment and student engagement across the student life cycle. The purpose of this session was to provide more information about the funding process itself, describe what supports are available and provide participants with an opportunity to hear from previous recipients in terms of what they achieved and how they felt about the experience and the impact these projects have on staff and students. Presented By
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Being a Better Coach and Mentor Series: Resilience Coaching Part 3Friday, 19th May 2023, 13:00 - 13:45 Description This ¾ hr workshop, part 3 of a 3-part series, explored resilience coaching. Resilience is not exclusively being able to ‘bounce back’ from adversity, but rather a set of tools, exercises, activities that build resilience in a person, enabling them not just to survive, but thrive through the small and big life events. This workshop was not just for coaches or mentors, but for anyone who functions within an environment that requires a deeper level of listening i.e., teachers, lecturers, team leaders, team members, support staff, parents etc. Presented By
CPD credit: This workshop counts towards Continued Professional Development credit contributing to a Coach/Mentor/Supervisor EMCC Global Individual Accreditation. |
Being a Better Coach and Mentor Series: Self-Care CoachingFriday 2nd June 2023, 13:00 - 13:45 Description: This ¾ hr talk explored self-care coaching and how you can help your coachee and yourself to be more cognisant of self-care. This talk was not just for coaches or mentors, but for anyone who functions within an environment that is constantly caring for other, always available and willing to help i.e., teachers, lecturers, team leaders, team members, support staff, parents etc. Learning outcomes By the end of this talk, participants had a broader understanding of:
Presented By: Shelley Crawford, TLU, MTU Cork Campuses CPD credit: This workshop counts towards Continued Professional Development credit contributing to a Coach/Mentor/Supervisor EMCC Global Individual Accreditation. |
Conversations on Promising Practice: Envisioning a Trauma Sensitive City
Friday, 9th June 2023, 09:00 - 16:00 Description This conference marked a significant milestone in Cork's journey towards becoming Ireland's first trauma-sensitive city. The event served as a platform to share experiences and exchange knowledge about trauma-sensitive approaches and practices. The conference featured distinguished speakers who highlighted the innovative interventions and support services available to those impacted by trauma. We were honored to have had Dr. Sharon Lambert as our keynote speaker, along with other outstanding presenters who shared their expertise and knowledge. We celebrated Cork's commitment to creating a more supportive environment for all. A trauma-sensitive city is a community that takes a proactive approach to understanding and addressing the impact of trauma on individuals and society as a whole. This onvolves creating a safe and supportive environment that recognises the prevalence of trauma and seeks to prevent re-traumatisation. Through collaboration between community members, organisations, and service providers, a trauma-sensitive city can create a coordinated response to trauma and support those affected by it. This national conference served as an ideal platform for experts, researchers, practitioners, and educators to share their experiences and exchange knowledge about trauma-sensitive approaches and practices.
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Developing Awareness of Maths Anxiety in Ireland
Monday 12th June 2023, 10:00 - 16:00 Description: Maths anxiety is a psychological phenomenon in which a person experienced fear, tension, or discomfort when faced with mathematical tasks or situations. It is a common problem among students in higher education, particularly in subjects that requires a strong mathematical foundation such as physics, engineering, and economics. Maths anxiety could have a range of negative effects on a student's academic performance and well-being and could also have wider implications for a student's academic and career prospects. Joined the Irish Branch of the Mathematical Resilience Network for a Maths Anxiety Awareness Day workshop! Presented By:
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