Listen to Professor Divine Charura (Professor of Counselling Psychology at York St John University), and Kate Grafton (Principal Lecturer Physiotherapy - School of Health, Leeds Beckett University, National Teaching Fellow), as they share their compassionate approaches to learning and teaching in Higher Education. Our learning and teaching communit…

Listen to Ian Truelove, as he gives us an insight into how he includes negotiated assessment within level 5 of the BA (Hons) Illustration course. Negotiated assessment allows students to understand how the marking criteria translates into judgement about their work. By involving them in the process, they gain an appreciation of the complexities inv…

Listen to Laura Key and Chris Till as they talk about the recently launched ‘Essay X-ray’ tool. An interactive tool, which has been developed to guide students through the process of constructing an essay. Find out how it can be used to help both staff and students improve their essay writing skills in Higher Education. You can use the Leeds Becket…

Listen to Hugo Smith (Course Director - Broadcast Media Technologies, Leeds Beckett University) and Ben Robertson (Careers Consultant - Careers & Employability Service, Leeds Beckett University) as they offer insights into their experiences of designing elements of employability into the curriculum. Find out how the careers service, alumni, and ext…

The student voice provides opportunities for creating teachable moments and meaningful learning situations. Listen to Professor Mike Seal (Visiting Professor in Queer and Critical Pedagogy - Newman University Birmingham, National Officer - Professional Association of Lecturers in Youth and Community Work), Hannah Poklad (Studying MA Youth Work and …

Creating safe and uncomfortable learning environments to find moments of magic in the learning. Listen to Alan Smith (Course Director - Youth Work and Community Development & CLT Associate - Leeds Beckett University), Professor Mike Seal (Visiting Professor in Queer and Critical Pedagogy - Newman University Birmingham, National Officer - Profession…

Listen to Hannah Poklad (Studying MA Youth Work and Community Development - Leeds Beckett University), Alan Smith (Course Director - Youth Work and Community Development & CLT Associate - Leeds Beckett University) and Professor Mike Seal (Visiting Professor in Queer and Critical Pedagogy - Newman University Birmingham, National Officer - Profession…

Listen to Belinda Cooke (Centre for Learning and Teaching - Leeds Beckett University) as she shares her experiences and the influences that have inspired her teaching in Higher Education. You can find out more about the influences mentioned by Belinda in this podcast by visiting: 1) Sally Brown’s website and collection of scholarly resources about …

Listen to Dave White (Head of Digital Education and Academic Practice - University of the Arts London) and Ian Truelove (Course Director for BA Illustration and MA Graphic Design, Leeds School of Art - Leeds Beckett University) talking at our annual Developing Excellent Academic Practice (DEAP) conference 2021. At last years DEAP conference, Dave W…

Following our recent Developing Excellent Academic Practice (DEAP) Spring Forum, some of our presenters shared with us their gameful approaches in higher education. Listen to Kate Grafton (Principal Lecturer - School of Clinical & Applied Sciences, Leeds Beckett University) and Dr Jessica Van Horssen (Senior Lecturer - School of Cultural Studies & …

Exploring places and spaces for teaching and learning interactions post-lockdown. Listen to Andy Bedford (Centre for Learning and Teaching at Leeds Beckett University) and Simon Thomson (Director of the Centre for Innovation in Education at the University of Liverpool), as they talk about learning environments after lockdown.…

Listen to Professor Susan Smith (Centre for Learning and Teaching at Leeds Beckett University) and Professor Divine Charura (Professor of Counselling Psychology at York St. John University), as they talk about positive learning relationships between the teacher and learner during these challenging times.…