[2003]		The Learning, Teaching and Assessment Newsletter of the Faculty of Science, LJMU
Ab		stract #8.3
1849		… to be no more than 760 words.			20^th Feb 2024
			Our new Faculty scheme replaces ‘Talking about Teaching’. Both represent our commitment to the LJMU Peer Review process referenced within our TEF submission to the OfS. As part of Peer Observation and Reflection, academic staff will act as either a teaching observer or observee in each academic year.
Observation pairs have been circulated to School participants and the designated observer should take the lead in organising a suitable date/time for the observation. A pre-observation meeting is optional but pairs will meet for a post-observation discussion. The focus of this activity is formative observation and collegial practice exchange. As such, the only required reporting is an acknowledgment that the observation occurred, recorded here by 31 May 2024. If the observation highlights permanent and fundamental issues with particular rooms (i.e. not transitory AV/IT issues), then please report to p.denton@ljmu.ac.uk for onward forwarding to the Learning Environment Panel.
AI Practice Exchange, hosted by the Faculty of Engineering and Technology Booking for the second of this series of events is now open here. Monday 15^th April 13-15h.
Personal tutor training Three training sessions for personal tutors took place in early January and recordings are now available; · Boundary Setting:  Personal Tutor - Boundary Setting (2024_01_10).mp4 · Signposting & Case Studies:  Personal Tutoring - Signposting _ Case Studies (2024_01_11).mp4 · Coaching & Mentoring:  Personal Tutoring - Coaching _ Mentoring (2024_01_12).mp4 Our thanks to Sarah Maclennan (APS) and Matt Darnley (FET) for arranging these sessions with HR.
Teaching and Learning Academy (TLA) Notices Students at the Heart Conference The deadline for papers for the Students at the Heart Conference 2024 has been extended and now closes at 9am on Friday 23 February 2024. PGCert Observers The TLA are looking to expand their pool of trained observers to support new teaching staff undertaking the Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice. The briefing note for observers here gives some insights into the role. If you are interested in becoming an observer and have at least two years’ teaching experience then please email Rach Boulter r.m.boulter@ljmu.ac.uk.
Teaching Insights Seminars The next two events in this series will feature presentations by Faculty colleagues: > ‘Do you ‘know a 2:1 when you see one’?  Social moderation and calibration of academic standards. Tuesday 27 February, 3.00 – 4.30pm This workshop will be facilitated by Dr Ian Sadler, Reader in Sport and Exercise Science Education and Senior Fellow of Advance HE, School of Sport and Exercise Sciences. > The troublesome issue of assessment feedback: Is reconceptualization through a flame metaphor the answer? Tuesday 12March, 3.00 - 4.30pm This seminar will be led by Dr Phil Denton, Associate Dean (Education and Student Experience) for the Faculty of Science and National Teaching Fellow.
				Library Services Items Reading Lists and Blueprinted modules Blueprinting is the process by which Canvas content from multiple modules can be housed within a single Canvas Course (Previously, ‘pseudo courses’ were used). For Blueprinted modules with Reading Lists (accessed from left-hand menu), you are advised to contact our liaison librarian Carolyn Benny.
Student Advice and Wellbeing (SAW) Services: A refresher for science staff
A reminder that this session will be led by Rob Michael-Phillips, Head of SAW, and will take place Tuesday 27^th February 1100-1230h. A hybrid format will used with in-person attendance in Upper Peter Jost LT and remotely via MS Teams (refer to Outlook invite). If you have any topics that you would specifically like Rob to cover or any other queries, please contact me at p.denton@ljmu.ac.uk. A recording will be made.
Teaching-related snippets
>	If you are having difficulty with a wall-mounted attendance monitoring device, please record the five-digit asset number from the small blue and white sticker on the side of the device, before leaving the classroom, and provide this when reporting the issue.
>	LJMU is a member of Enterprise Educators UK and so this online event is free to attend. It will explore enterprise education through curricular, extra-curricular and research activities.
>	The Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA) is currently inviting applications for small grants to support research and evaluation in staff and educational development. Five grants are available, each of up to £1,000, and LJMU staff may apply as we hold institutional SEDA membership. The deadline for applications is next week: 12 noon on Monday 26^th February 2024. Click here for further information.
>	This recent paper examines the potential impact of ChatGPT on learning and assessment, using the example of academic essays, and may be of particular interest to colleagues.
Phil Denton, Faculty of Science Associate Dean (Education and Student Experience) Maintained by SCSADE@ljmu.ac.uk. Last Update: 20/02/2024.