Learning Hub
A virtual space supporting continual enhancement of the student learning experience.
Our themes
We have identified five key 'themes' or areas of focus for the Learning Hub. These themes reflect key areas of activity and expertise across Cardiff University, and will evolve to reflect the ever changing nature of learning and teaching in Higher Education.
Designing for learning
Good curriculum design and programme development is fundamental for embedding good practice in learning and teaching. Investigate examples of how different learning approaches (e.g. technology enhanced learning, inquiry-based learning, distance learning) have been developed to support and demonstrate intended aims and objectives.
Supporting students
Providing students with a full range of high-quality academic, administrative and pastoral support is an essential part of the student experience. Discover how mechanisms such as Personal Tutoring and Student Mentoring support students to develop both academically and as individuals.
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Small group teaching: Methods & Techniques
Dr Nathan Roberts
Published 02 Dec 2016 • 10 mins read
Different methods facilitate different kinds of student engagement and opportunities to learn.
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Small group teaching
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Marking, grading and giving feedback
Published 23 Dec 2016 • 20 mins read
This set of materials is intended to provide guidance and support for those who are new to assessing and giving feedback and who are asked to implement an existing assessment process.
Topics
Assessment Design | Providing feedback8 recommendations
Lesson Planning Guidance
Dr Iain Mossman
Published 15 Dec 2016 • 10 mins read
A downloadable visual guide on how to design and plan a lesson.
Topics
Ways of learning | Small group teaching | Large group teaching6 recommendations
Interpreting and expressing learning outcomes in learning design
Christopher John
Published 17 Oct 2019 • 30 mins read
This resource is a tutorial, based on experience at Cardiff University School of Social Sciences, provides a grounding in learning outcome interpretation and expression using the ABC learning design method from University College London.
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Ways of learning | Learning journeys6 recommendations
Contribute to the Learning Hub
The Learning Hub is designed by academics for academics and we would encourage you to share anything that supports, enhances or prompts reflection on teaching and learning here at Cardiff University.
This is an opportunity to be an active part of the teaching community here at Cardiff, to share your expertise with your colleagues.
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Employability: Knowledge, Skills and Experience – undergraduate module in the School of Journalism, Media and Culture
Sarah Allbeson
Published 22 Jan 2021 • 10 min read
Cardiff University's School of Journalism, Media and Culture worked with their Careers lead to develop an optional second-year undergraduate employability module. The module provides students with the opportunity to undertake a placement as part of their degree.
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Enterprise and employability0 recommendations
Marketing and Society – The story of public value teaching
Dr Carolyn Strong, Sophie Lison, Yomna Gaballa, Charlotte Saunders, Liam Cotton and Zayn Sadiq
Published 11 Sep 2019 • 14 mins read
Watch Dr Carolyn Strong present on the year two module, Marketing and Society that has been hugely successful in promoting public value. Working in partnership with socially aware local businesses this module strives to improve student outcomes and engagement with local business communities.
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Ways of learning | Enterprise and employability2 recommendations
Cardiff Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme: Production of GM plants resistant to aphid infection
Dr Geraint Parry, Ryan Coates, Emily Heath, Hannah Elliott and Sophie Thomas
Published 17 Jan 2020 • 8 mins read
This video features Dr Geraint Parry and undergraduate Bioscience students discussing their experiences undertaking a Cardiff Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme (CUROP) summer placement in 2018.
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Ways of learning | Enterprise and employability | Research-led teaching | Supporting placement learning0 recommendations
Cardiff Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme: Analysis of NGO Communications on Social Media Sites
Andrea Drobna
Published 17 Jan 2020 • 3 mins read
This video features Andrea Drobna, a first year undergraduate talking about her experience on a Cardiff Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme (CUROP) summer placement in 2018.
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Ways of learning | Enterprise and employability | Research-led teaching | Supporting placement learning-27 recommendations