FBMH Academic Development Programme - Playful Learning
| Dates: | 5 November 2025 |
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| Times: | 13:00 - 15:00 |
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| What is it: | Workshop |
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| Organiser: | Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health |
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| Who is it for: | University staff |
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| Speaker: | Dr Jane Mooney, FHEA |
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Looking to bring fresh energy and creativity into your teaching? Playful learning strategies can transform the classroom — sparking curiosity, boosting participation, and creating a more inclusive and collaborative learning environment.
In this practical, idea-filled workshop, you’ll explore how playful approaches can be applied in higher education to enhance learning outcomes and engagement. You’ll leave with ready-to-use techniques and the confidence to adapt them for your own teaching context.
Intended learning outcomes
- Understand what Playful learning can look like in HE and pedagogical principles underpinning practice
- Identify barriers and opportunities to implement playful learning
- Apply concepts to create a playful learning experience
- Hear from colleagues sharing effective practice and build your network with playful colleagues from across the university
Please register to attend using the link:
https://app.manchester.ac.uk/training/profile.aspx?unitid=8820&parentId=183&returnId=183&returntxt=Return+To+Search&returnQs=%3fterm%3dPLAYFUL%26org%3d0%26typeId%3d2
Speaker
Dr Jane Mooney, FHEA
Role: Senior Lecturer and academic lead for MBChB Y2
Organisation: School of Medical Sciences
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