Improving the Transition to Higher Education in the Biosciences
| Dates: | 28 June 2018 |
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| Times: | 10:00 - 16:00 |
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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 Geoff Stoakes, Dr Pen Holland, Dr Set Chong, Dr Maggy Fostier, Sam Aston |
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Funded by the Royal Society of Biology.
The aim of this workshop is to investigate ways of improving the transition to Higher Education in the Biosciences. We wanted to highlight some of the academic challenges students face including adjustment to new ways of learning, self-directed and independent learning; and new and varied teaching methods. This coupled with an increased volume and pace of work, can be overwhelming for students. Therefore, Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) need to be able to manage these expectations to improve the student experience and to reduce the emotional and academic pressures associated with the transition. We will evaluate current HEI provisions and provide opportunities for discussion on how this could be incorporated more effectively into a support package for students entering higher education.
Speakers
Dr Geoff Stoakes
Organisation: Higher Education Academy
Dr Pen Holland
Role: Biology Teaching and Learning Exchange
Organisation: The University of York
Dr Set Chong
Role: Biology Teaching and Learning Exchange
Organisation: The University of York
Dr Maggy Fostier
Role: Senior Lecturer
Organisation: School of Biological Sciences, The University of Manchester
Sam Aston
Role: Teaching and Learning Librarian
Organisation: The University of Manchester
Travel and Contact Information
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Zochonis Building
Manchester
