Good Practice in Teaching (University of Manchester)

Jul 08 2024 24 ep. 19 mins 2
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In this podcast series, run by the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Manchester, the Associate Dean for Teaching, Learning and Students in the Faculty, Professor Becki Bennett, speaks to staff in the Faculty of Humanities about their teaching, what they do, what works well in teaching, assessment or student support, and gathers useful tips and resources to enhance teaching.

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Ep 24: Using Social Media in Your Teaching with Sofia Izquierdo Sanchez and Will Tayler

Jul 08 2024 17 mins  
Welcome to the Good Practice in Teaching podcast from the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Manchester. Sarah Dyer, our Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning talks to guests about what works well in teaching, assessment and student support. In this episode Sarah talks to Sofia Izquierdo Sanchez, senior lecturer in the Department of Economics at Manchester, and Will Ta

Ep 23: Addressing Differential Attainment with Asieh Shomali

Jun 30 2024 46 mins  
Welcome to the Good Practice in Teaching podcast from the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Manchester. In this episode, our Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning, Sarah Dyer, speaks to Asieh Shomali, from the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health. They discuss the research project Asieh is undertaking alongside Adam Danquah and Gabrielle Finn looking at the different

Ep 22: Building trust through student co-creation with Mario Pezzino

Apr 24 2024 22 mins  
In this episode, our Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning, Sarah Dyer, speaks to Mario Pezzino, who is Director of Teaching and Learning in the School of Social Sciences, and a Professor of Economics. Sarah and Mario discuss the process of co-creating class materials with students, and its effect on student outcomes. Links Co-creating and co-delivering resources with stud

Ep 21: Engaging Marginalised Students with John Roache

Feb 19 2024 24 mins  
In this episode Sarah Dyer, our Chair in Digital Education, chats to John Roache, a lecturer from English, American Studies and Creative Writing. Sarah and John discuss ways in which digital annotation might help HE educators to address issues of student marginality both inside and outside the classroom. In the Good Practice in Teaching Podcast we talk to staff in the Faculty of

Ep 20: Creating Joyful Assessment with Stephanie Sodero

Nov 28 2023 20 mins  
This episode features a discussion between Sarah Dyer, our Digital Chair in Education, and Stephanie Sodero, a lecturer in Climate Change and Health in our Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute. Sarah and Stephanie discuss setting assessments that allow students to engage with academic material emotionally, intellectually and creatively, and that are a joy to mark. Links: Fu

Ep 19: SEED: Social Media in Education with Mark Carrigan

Apr 16 2023 29 mins  
In episode 19, we are joined by Mark Carrigan, Lecturer in Education and programme director for the Digital Technologies Communication and Education MA course. Mark's work as a digital sociologist has led him to lead research and publications on social media, digital platforms and emerging technologies. https://research.manchester.ac.uk/en/persons/mark.carrigan Transcript: http:/

Ep 18: Outstanding Teaching with Chika Watanabe

Mar 06 2023 12 mins  
In this episode Hannah Cobb is joined by Chika Watanabe, winner of the 2021 Faculty of Humanities Outstanding Teaching Award. They explore what students want, being inspired by Ungrading, and how to implement alternative forms of assessment. Transcript: http://hummedia.manchester.ac.uk/faculty/elearning/podcasts/good_practice_in_teaching/Episode_18_Chika_Watanabe_Transcript.pdf

Ep 17: SEED: Working Together with Colleagues to Support Innovation and Excellence in Teaching and Learning with Peter Kahn

Feb 16 2023 17 mins  
In episode 17, we are joined by Peter Kahn, Professor of Digital Education and Digital Chair for SEED. He shares his experience of working in teaching and learning and plans for initiatives and innovations to support colleagues working together in SEED. Transcript: http://hummedia.manchester.ac.uk/faculty/elearning/podcasts/good_practice_in_teaching/Episode_17_Peter_Kahn_Transcrip

Ep 16: Student-Centred Review of Assessment and Feedback with Gillian Ulph and Elly Aspey

Feb 01 2023 15 mins  
In this episode, Hannah Cobb meets Gillian Ulph and Elly Aspey from The University of Manchester Law School. Gillian and Elly talk us through the process and benefits of undertaking a student-centred review of assessment and feedback. Related link: Student-Staff Partnerships in Teaching and Learning Design by John Owen Transcript: http://hummedia.manchester.ac.uk/faculty/elearni

Ep 15: Digital Education with Mairéad Pratschke

Jan 19 2023 14 mins  
Hannah Cobb meets Mairéad Pratschke, new Chair in Digital Education in the School of Arts Languages and Cultures (SALC). Join us to find out more about Mairéad's journey from lecturer/researcher in Film and History, to working in the EdTech industry, and back into Higher Education. Learn how she has fused her experience in recent roles and hear a 'trailer' for the future of digit