Academy for Education and Professional Development: Resources and events

12 Jan 2018

The Academy for Education and Professional Development Resources and events for the New Year

Events organised by the Academy for Education and Professional Development are open to everyone who contributes to the development, delivery and management of FBMH undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing professional development programmes.

The Academy is now pleased to offer the following events in January:

Monthly Pedagogy Seminar Series: Delivering Instruction on Learning 

Wednesday 17 January 2018, 1.00-2.00, Michael Smith Building, B.4208

Delivered by Dr Alison Fisher, this session will show how encouraging learners to think about their development enhances their learning. For more details and to register, click here.

Masterclass: Large Group Teaching  

Tuesday 23 January 2018, 9.30 to 12.30, Simon Building, Room 4.50

Presented by Dianne Burns, Professor Judy Williams and Professor Caroline Bowsher, this interactive session will provide a forum to discuss the challenges and explore effective ways to support and learn in large group scenarios. Registration and more information is available  here.

Academy resources

In addition, the following on-line resources from previous Academy events are now available to all staff:

• 1-minute CPD video – pointers to help carry out more meaningful research
• Presentation – how to work collaboratively to reduce over-assessment
• Presentation – reflection for better teaching and learning

Further information

For more information on all future Academy events and past event resources, visit the Academy website at www.mystaffdevelopment.org

Alternativley you can contact Seena Patel via educationacademy@manchester.ac.uk or call +(0)161 275 1179.