Ways of learning
About this topic
While the lecture is a common methodology for teaching in Higher Education, teaching methods and ways of learning extend beyond the lecture theatre.
Opportunities exist to engage students not only in the subject matter of their degree, but in the application of such knowledge and associated skills to problems in the wider world. This can be achieved through:
- research opportunities that build upon existing subject knowledge and enhance professional skills;
- the provision of professional placements or collaborative projects
- imaginative course design and the embedding of effective technology-enhanced teaching methods.
This section provides real examples of this philosophy at work. Imaginative use of on-line resources to support students in the way that they find most easy to engage with; active learning in ‘flipped’ classrooms, solving current and relevant problems; international collaborations where our students work and learn alongside students in other countries and other cultures.
Case Studies
YMLAEN: work placements for self-employment
Rhys Pearce-Palmer and Jannat Ahmed
Published 16 Jan 2020 • 7 mins read
In this video Rhys Pearce-Palmer and Jannat Ahmed talk about YMLAEN - a scheme which places aspiring entrepreneurs and freelancers in co-working hubs around the city with a package of financial and expert support.
Topics
Ways of learning | Enterprise & Employability |
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More than just quizzes and word-clouds?
Dr Craig Gurney and Jessica Clement
Published 16 Jan 2020 • 9 mins read
In this talk Dr Craig Gurney and Jessica Clement demonstrate the extent and variation in audience response tool usage at Cardiff University and reflect upon some frequently articulated issues in their adoption and use.
Topics
Ways of learning | Engaging with student feedback | Providing feedback |0 recommendations
Improving the Learning Central experience
Christopher John
Published 06 Apr 2017 • 10 min read
Improving the Learning Central experience for Welsh language users and providing access to online learning materials without internet access.
Topics
Ways of learning | Designing for distance learners | Delivering blended programmes |0 recommendations
Peru: A fascinating insight into developing medicine
Dr Katey Beggan
Published 16 Jan 2020 • 6 mins read
In this case study, medical student Katey Beggan talks about her experiences studying in a Peruvian hospital as part of her elective SSC. She talks about the differences in medical practise and compares her learning and teaching techniques with
Topics
Ways of learning | Learning journeys | Supporting Placement Learning |0 recommendations
Inspiring digital creativity through assessment
Dr Paul Brennan
Published 06 Sep 2017 • 17 min read
Dr Paul Brennan of Cardiff University's School of Medicine presents at the Centre for Education Innovation's 2017 Learning & Teaching Conference on the subject of 'Inspiring digital creativity through assessment'.
Topics
Ways of learning | Assessment design | Managing assessments |1 recommendations
Developing student experience and learning through outreach
Glesni Owen and Tallulah Machin
Published 16 Jan 2020 • 14 mins read
The MFL Student Mentoring Project sends UG students into secondary schools to mentor pupils. This video explores how the scheme impacts upon the student experience, enriching their understanding and learning across their studies.
Topics
Ways of learning | Flipping the classroom | Mentoring |0 recommendations
Cardiff Resources
National Software Academy
Carl Jones
Published 06 Apr 2017 • 13 min read
A presentation on how the School of Computer Science and Informatics introduced a new type of degree, which is industry led and produces work ready students from day one utilising problem based learning
Topics
Ways of learning | Learning journeys |0 recommendations
Lesson Planning Guidance
Dr Iain Mossman
Published 20 Apr 2017 • 10 mins read
A downloadable visual guide on how to design and plan a lesson.
Topics
Ways of learning | Small group teaching | Large group teaching |4 recommendations
Active Learning: the student perspective
Sophie Timbers and Mo Hanafy
Published 19 Apr 2017 • 5 min read
What is "active learning,' how is it effective and what are the possible drawbacks?
Topics
Ways of learning | Engaging with student feedback |0 recommendations
Case based learning in the School of Medicine
Dr Zarabeth Newton & Dr Marcus Coffey
Published 19 Apr 2017 • 10 mins read
A presentation by Dr Marcus Coffey and Dr Zarabeth Newton on how case based learning was introduced to the C21 MBBCh Medicine course.
Topics
Ways of learning | Facilitating group work | Small group teaching |2 recommendations
CUROP placements, the staff perspective - Dr Andrew Shore
Published 01 Jan 1970
Learning Partnerships – Co-design workshop
Christopher John
Published 27 Nov 2019 • 30 mins read
This workshop plan, adapted from the 7Cs of Learning Design (University of Leicester, 2019) and based on co-design experience at the School of Social Sciences and the School of Pharmacy, describes the steps in facilitation of a co-design workshop
Topics
Ways of learning | Learning journeys |2 recommendations
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