As part of our new Teaching and Learning Strategy at Imperial College, the Education Office has launched a series of ‘Talking Teaching’ seminars Continue Reading
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Global Challenges Featured in the New Teaching and Learning Strategy
Global Challenges teaching at Imperial College has been cited as an excellent example of inclusive learning. Continue Reading
Team Based Learning Focus Group
I was recently invited to participate as a team-based learning (TBL) expert in a focus group within the Faculty of Medicine at Imperial College, London. Continue Reading
The July 2017 #ScienceAfrica UnConference
The #ScienceAfrica UnConference was organised by the Planet Earth Institute (PEI). Its aim was to celebrate ‘Big Ideas for Africa’ and it was set in Bishopsgate, London.
Designing Interdisciplinary Education: A Practical Handbook for University Teachers (Perspectives on Interdisciplinarity)
I contributed a case study to ‘Designing Interdisciplinary Education: A Practical Handbook for University Teachers (Perspectives on Interdisciplinarity)’ titled ‘The Teacher as Co-Learner’. Continue Reading
Two student teams qualify for Engineers Without Borders UK Challenge Finals
On June 19th, two teams of Global Challenges students attended the national finals day of the Engineering for People Design Challenge. Continue Reading
Evaluation of the Engineering for People Design Challenge
We have been running the Engineering for People Design Challenge (formerly the EWB Challenge) with Engineers Without Borders UK for the past four years as part of our second year course Design for Sustainable Development. Continue Reading
Curriculum Consultancy for BSc Global Health
We recently provided curriculum consultancy for the BSc Global Health, meeting with Dr Mariam Sbaiti, Senior Teaching Fellow and course co-ordinator. We reviewed the core curriculum, the logistics of teaching and learning on the BSc, methods of delivery and the teaching provision. In particular we discussed the difficulties of introducing active learning into a heavily content-based course with established lecturers.
Best Dissertation Prize 2016
Elizabeth Hauke was awarded the Best Dissertation Prize for her research dissertation submitted for the MEd in University Learning and Teaching.
Holding Your Nerve: Strategies for Implementing Transformative Experiences in Higher Education
Elizabeth Hauke led a workshop session at this year’s Imperial College Education Day, held on 16th March. The theme was transformative learning and the workshop was titled ‘Holding Your Nerve: Strategies for Implementing Transformative Experiences in Higher Education’. Continue Reading