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How can we improve module evaluation questionnaires?

by Junko Winch Module Evaluation Questionnaires (MEQs) are an important source of student feedback on teaching and learning. They are also often relied upon as evidence cases for promotion for tutors. However, in their current form they suffer from low

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“The wheels firmly on the bus” Reflections on teaching a new module in the ‘new normal’

by Jeanette Ashton & Paolo Oprandi About the authors Jeanette Ashton is a Lecturer in Law and a non-practising solicitor, having joined the University of Sussex after 8 years at Brighton University.  She teaches Contract law, Equity and Trusts and

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Guest Post – How to create connection in challenging times

Jenni Rose, Lecturer, University of Manchester. The main focus of Jenni’s teaching is in auditing, financial reporting and financial statement analysis, as well as on the MBA at the University of Manchester. Much of the strength of her teaching comes

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Three tips for enhancing students’ engagement with feedback

In my many years of experience as an educator I have spent innumerable hours in writing feedback for students’ work. I always thought this was one of the most important elements of my role as a teacher, where I had

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