In our final day of the SoTL Advent Calendar, we hear from Jane Guiller from Glasgow Caledonian University, who shares her insights on the use of VR in teaching. Immersion as more than technology: Towards an embodied pedagogy for engagement by Jane Guiller My experience with immersion in education began when I put on an […]
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Day 11 – Sustainability
Welcome to Day 11, in which we hear from colleagues from the University of Glasgow and the University of Strathclyde about their experiences and insights on sustainability and ecopedagogy. Inclusive Sustainability: Addressing Eco-Ableism Through a Student–Staff–Community Partnership Projectby Leyla De Amicis, Paulina Navrouzoglou and Laavanya Varadarajan Shanmugapriya Every meaningful project has a story, and this […]
Day 10 – Vertical Vibes: Designing Degrees That Flow by Leighann Sherry and Claire Donald
In Day 10, Leighann and Claire share some very interesting insights about the importance of vertical alignment in teaching and assessment, to ensure great outcomes for graduates. To view full poster, click here. Keywords – Vertical alignment, curriculum development, scaffolding learning, learning pathway Song for the day – Harvest Moon by Neil Young Leader Editor […]
Day 9: Reflection
Welcome to day 9 of the SoTL Advent Journal. Below, we have interesting reflections from Mónica Legazpi-Iglesias who considers the learning from feedback in relation to course design, Stephen Leckey who has a focus on Industry Alignment in Education and Maria Afonso with a (Dickensian) reflection on anatomy teaching at the University of Glasgow What […]
Day 8: LTS Pathway
Welcome to Day 8 of the SoTL 2025 Advent Calendar. We have two offerings today…The first is a conversation between Matt Offord and Geethanjali Selvaretnam and the Second is a Podcast from Eilidh Soussi, Alison McCandlish and Marie McQuade reflecting on their first year as podcast editors… Enjoy! A conversation about navigating the challenges and […]
Day 7: peer-assisted learning and simulation-based education
Intertwining the use of peer-assisted learning and simulation-based education pedagogies when training Diagnostic Radiographers On Day 7 we have a poster submission from Morgyn Kay and Karen Brogan Festive Song
Day 6: Inclusive teaching
Unlearning and Relearning: Decolonising an Individual Differences Course Through a Student–Staff Partnership Leyla De Amicis, Hannah Thompson, Hsin Cheng Chang, Sijia Wen & Michele Vincent The psychological investigation of ’Individual Differences’ has historically excluded knowledge originating from the Global South and marginalised and/or discriminated groups (Readsura Decolonial Editorial Collective, 2022). A decolonial perspective responds to […]
Day 5: Game based learning
Building a community of learners through game-based activities Marika Salonna and Mary McVey Group work is a frequent component of higher education assessments, but it can be challenging, especially in online courses where students have limited opportunities to meet in person (Donelan and Kear, 2024). In our Level 1 online course Current Directions in Life […]
Day 4: Active citizenship
Everyday Geography Leads to Active Citizenship Angela Curley Context: MEd Year 3 Elective: Heritage, Citizenship & Sustainability This piece of scholarship has its roots in developing self-efficacy in primary student teachers within the social studies context. The students indicated a lack of confidence in teaching around heritage, citizenship and sustainability in their placements, so I […]
Day 3: Belonging
The Hidden Curriculum of Isolation Hayley Connell, Julie Langan-Martin and Fiona Sim Online study comes with a host of advantages that make it unique. This approach to learning affords students maximum flexibility around other commitments (Östlund, 2009). Students studying online may work full time, and most do, allowing them to fund their studies. The asynchronous […]
Day 2 – Assessment and Supervision
Welcome to day 2 of our SoTL Advent Caledar. We are delighted to share insights from colleagues from the University of Glasgow and the University of Strathclyde. Professional Skill Enhancement Through the Use of Summative Blogs by Izah Bowes, Sueda Coskun, Shuwen Su and Julie Langan Martin Background We truly are a mixed bag of experiences when it comes […]
Day 1: Extra Curricula Activity within Curriculum
Embedding extracurricular activity within curriculum to enhance Bioscience scholarship Welcome to Day 1 of the SoTL 2025 Advent Calendar. The first article is from Boatemaa Ofori-Frimpong Festive Song: On this first day of the Advent Calendar, we have… Lead editor: Edward BegganEditors: Louise Sheridan, Shaun Bremner-Hart & Colin Mack
Day 12: Let’s start at the very beginning
Stevie Bain, from Biomolecular Sciences, and Louise Sheridan, from Community Development, think it is a very good place to start. Before reading their thoughts on the importance of establishing strong foundations to enhance the student journey, why not have a sing-along to start your day. Dr Stevie Bain talks about the benefits of creating a […]
Day 11: Acting, and Storytelling, in Higher Education
Today, we have insights from Dr Vladimir Maltsev and Dr Geethanjali Selvaretnam (Economics), who share their podcast about ‘acting’ or theatrical teaching to capture the attention of students. Dr Catherine Reid (Education) tells us that storytelling is not something to use lightly when teaching in Higher Education. Before you get into these, have a listen […]
Day 10: All about Assessment
Berfu Aydin Baskaya (Specialist Tutor from Economics); Christopher Bateman (Learning Innovation Officer), Lynn Currie (Lecturer in Accounting) and Danielle Durham (Learning Innovation Officer); and Peter Moult (Lecturer in the Psychology & Neuroscience Education Hub) share their thoughts and experiences on assessment within Higher Education. Before you read their insights, here’s blast from the past. Using […]