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Faculty
of Science Learning,
Teaching and Assessment Information and Resources |
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Principles of LTA development within the
Faculty |
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The Faculty undertakes LTA activity in accord with
the LJMU Teaching and Learning Strategy (TLS) 2023-2030. The Faculty’s engagement with the Strategy
is informed by a set of principles aligned around three interconnected
themes. |
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Nurturing student learning |
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Within the context of the TLS, the Faculty of
Science… |
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a)
Supports curricula that reflect PSRB
requirements and foster collaboration and learning through research,
enhancing students’ employability. |
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b)
Offers contact hours that are
consistent with the sector, providing clear information to students about
staff availabilities and assisting in the development of time-management
skills. |
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c)
Recognises the importance of the
affective domain of learning, supporting relationship building through
personal tutoring and name-learning initiatives. |
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Supporting staff development |
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Within the context of the TLS, the Faculty of
Science… |
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a)
Appreciates the developmental aspects of
peer review for both reviewer and reviewee when framed within a values-based
approach. |
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b)
Provides opportunities for staff to
have informal conversations about their teaching practice and facilitates
professional conversations about teaching and the learning environment. |
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c)
Celebrates staff achievement and
encourages all staff to participate in institutional award schemes. |
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d)
Records Faculty-level LTA activities with
identified dissemination strategies and provides clear guidance around
Faculty policies and procedures. |
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3 Sustaining a fertile environment |
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Within the context of the TLS, the Faculty of
Science… |
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a)
Supports pedagogic inquiry,
research-informed teaching, the effective use of ICT, and the meaningful
evaluation of TLA practices in collaboration with students. |
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b)
Recognises the potential of all Faculty
stakeholders (student, staff, and partners) in enhancing learning, embracing
equality, diversity and inclusivity. |
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c)
Appreciates the dynamic nature of
higher education and provides regular updates to staff and students regarding
LTA activity within the Faculty, institution and wider HE community. |
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Endorsed by
Faculty Education Committee Feb 2019 |
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Maintained by SCSADE@ljmu.ac.uk. Last Update: 19/01/2023.