[2003]	The Learning, Teaching and Assessment Newsletter of the Faculty of Science, LJMU
Ab	stract #7.2
1849	… to be no more than 464 words.				12^th Dec 2022
Module Evaluation This survey of Semester 1 module closes at the end of this week, Friday 16^th December. Past experience shows that a personal communication from someone students know is the most effective way to increase response rates. If you are teaching this week then please consider adding a reminder slide to PowerPoint presentations and/or set aside time to complete the survey in class: the evaluation software is fully mobile compatible.
LJMU Learning and Teaching Strategy 2023-2030 Our new strategy comes into operation from 1^st January 2023 and reaffirms our commitment to putting students at the heart our endeavours. It recognises the importance of research, scholarship, partnership and collaboration for the optimal development of teaching, learning and assessment.
			PGCert Observer Request The Teaching and Learning Academy (TLA) wish to expand their pool of trained observers to support new Science staff undertaking the Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice. If you have at least two years’ teaching experience and would be interested in becoming a Faculty-Trained Observer, can you please email Rachel Boulter at the Teaching and Learning Academy, r.m.boulter@ljmu.ac.uk An MS Teams briefing session is scheduled for 13-14h Friday 3^rd February 2023.
Personal tutor canvas site A reminder that this site continues to evolve, with new information being added to reflect institutional developments. These include working with tutees who; · have experience of the care system, · are from estranged backgrounds, · have had involvement in the criminal justice system, in addition to information on and inclusivity and harassment reporting. To enrol on the site please use the following link: https://teams.ljmu.ac.uk/3/mkg/nss
Teaching-related snippets · A timely reminder of this TLA blog post from 2020: Guidance on moving exams online. · The LJMU Education and Student Experience Committee reminds Module Leaders that action is required to make permanent any interim assessment changes made for 2022/23 e.g. alternative assessment in place of examination. · Teaching rooms with fundamental issues can be reported to me for escalation at the Learning Environment Panel. For immediate issues, please report via helpdesk or x2713.
		Update on recent activities · Over twenty nominations for our Faculty of Science Teaching Awards (FoSTAs) are currently being considered by SMTs. · Assistant Academic Registrars Drew Li and Liz Whitfield hosted a presentation and discussion on Policy and Practice Relating to Students' Personal Circumstances. · A recording of a recent BioRender training session is available here. · Walkabout Week took place in Week 8 and received positive feedback from participants;, “I now have a better understanding on how some sessions work,” “[We] Exchanged best practice and … This will influence my future practice.”
Phil Denton, Faculty of Science Associate Dean (Education and Student Experience) Maintained by SCSADE@ljmu.ac.uk. Last Update: 12/12/2022.