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Author: Claire Burnham

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Find your own primary sources writing portfolio

Posted on 19th June 201923rd August 2021 by Claire Burnham

Students studying HIS3212 : Reconstruction and the New South, 1865-1914 are asked to find their own primary resources resulting in a variety of resources and a number of new insights.

Posted in All, Assessment and feedback, History, Classics and Archaeology, Humanities and Social SciencesLeave a comment
Dr James Gerrard

Over the Threshold: formative work in the first days at university

Posted on 22nd May 201920th August 2021 by Claire Burnham

Archaeology students submit a formative piece, “What will I get from my degree?” near the start of Semester 1. Find out more from Dr James Gerrard in this Case Study.

Posted in All, Assessment and feedbackLeave a comment

Learning through Ancient and Modern Technology

Posted on 24th April 201919th June 2025 by Claire Burnham

The ‘You are what you make’ Archaeology module uses a mix of online videos and physically engaging practical activities to create an effective and engaging learning environment.

Posted in All, History, Classics and Archaeology, Humanities and Social SciencesLeave a comment
Students from the 2018 cohort

Blogs for big questions

Posted on 5th April 201920th August 2021 by Claire Burnham

“Will robots replace teachers in the future? Discuss”  Dr James Stanfield uses blogs to encourage MA students to answer this and other big questions. This case study outlines how he does this and what the outcomes are.

Posted in All, Education, Communication and Language Sciences, Humanities and Social SciencesLeave a comment
Hadrian's Wall sunset

Hadrian’s Wall: Developing a MOOC

Posted on 30th January 201920th August 2021 by Claire Burnham

A 6 week MOOC that has been accessed in over 125 nations. Professor Ian Haynes highlights how collaborative working has helped ensure success as well as giving an overview of some of the teaching and learning lessons that can be applied more widely.

Posted in All, History, Classics and Archaeology, Humanities and Social SciencesLeave a comment
Students working together

Working with service users

Posted on 21st November 201822nd November 2018 by Claire Burnham

Service users work with staff and students on the Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Find out more about the contributions they make to this course.

Posted in All, Medical Sciences, PsychologyLeave a comment
Dr Nicholas Jakubovics smiling

Perfecting Peer Review with PeerMark

Posted on 18th October 201811th July 2025 by Claire Burnham

Students in Dental Sciences are taking part in peer review. Discover how this is working and how PeerMark has helped make the process easier.

Posted in All, Assessment and feedback, Dental Sciences, Medical Sciences, TurnitinTagged Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Digital Skills, Flexibility and Resilience, Peer Feedback and Peer AssessmentLeave a comment

Team-Based Learning

Posted on 10th September 201811th July 2025 by Claire Burnham

Team Based-Learning (TBL) was used in the MBBS curriculum helping students to develop team working skills and providing a forum for meaningful discussion.

Posted in All, Assessment and feedback, Groupwork & collaborative learning, Medical Education, Medical SciencesTagged Collaboration, Communication, Flipped Classroom, Learning Communities, Peer LearningLeave a comment
Dr Beth Lawry

Employability ambassadors

Posted on 7th August 201811th July 2025 by Claire Burnham

Employability Ambassadors can help students with interviews, CVs and placements. Find out from Dr Beth Lawry how this scheme works in the School of Biomedical Sciences.

Posted in All, Biomedical Sciences, Medical Sciences, Student Support, Employability and WellbeingTagged Fit for the Future, UndergraduateLeave a comment
Dr Tyrrell smiling and receiving Law Teacher of the Year Award

Increasing student engagement with complex material during lectures

Posted on 7th August 201811th July 2025 by Claire Burnham

Dr Helene Tyrrell, Northern Law Awards Law Teacher of the Year, focused on engaging students with working cases during lectures. This has resulted in lots of positive feedback and student marks have also increased.

Posted in All, Humanities and Social Sciences, Large Group Teaching, Law SchoolTagged Student Engagement, UndergraduateLeave a comment

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