Teaching Award Prog 2012

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I am extremely proud to have developedHull University Unions first ever Student LedTeaching Awards. For the first time, we areproviding students with the opportunity torecognise and reward the members of staffthat have made a significantly positive impacton their student experience and their personaldevelopment whilst studying at the Universityof Hull.

Hull University Union has successfullyengaged over 583 students to put forwardnominations for University of Hull members ofstaff a response which has been extremelyoverwhelming. I would like to thank the HUUEducation Zone committee for all their amazingwork. The Zone were collectively responsiblefor deciding the categories of the awards andalso the development of the criteria for eachaward category. The Committee have beeninstrumental in promoting the awards tostudents and also in the painstaking process ofjudging the awards (which took 5 hours!!). Theyhave really shown themselves to be extremelyactive this year, and the success of the awardsis no doubt a consequence of their hard work.The awards have been developed not onlyto celebrate excellence in teaching and toreward good practice, but it is also a campaignto improve the quality of teaching at ourinstitution. By effectively disseminating goodpractice that we have identified from ournominations process, Hull University Unionhopes to inspire other members of staff withinthe institution to improve as teachers or toadopt more innovative, engaging teachingstyles. This publication serves to give other

members of staff a flavour for what studentsperceived to be excellent teaching practices.We will be disseminating this publication acrossthe institution, to show others what deservesto be recognised.

583 nomination forms are not just pieces ofpaper. They are 10s of 1000s of words, writtenby students, to acknowledge what they perceiveexcellent teaching to be. HUU will be usingthese forms as qualitative data to define whatstudent expectations are in relation to learningand teaching. For example, by unpacking thecomments from students in the nominationforms, we can better understand what goodfeedback means to students... What greatteaching involves... and various other questionsthat we have never known the answers to.

Our Student Led Teaching Awards are alsodesigned to raise the profile of the impact oflearning and teaching. In an era of increasedstudent fees, there is a temptation for

Foreword


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Criteria: An outstanding module will be wellresourced, well organised and will have highquality teaching. Students will know what isexpected of them and the module will helpthem to perform to the best of their academicabilities. Students will enjoy studying themodule perhaps because they find the contentinteresting, the staff that deliver the moduleare particularly outstanding or the module is

relevant to employability. There may be excellentaccess to resources such as books, eBooks orebridge content and the communication withstudents should clear and concise.

SHORTLISTEDNOMINEESClinical Biostatistics

This module waspredominantly deliveredusing online learning,with face-to-face teachingwhen needed. However,taking such a complexsubject and simplifyingit enough for students tounderstand from anywhere in

the world clearly indicates verywell-written course materials. Studentswere presented with lots of real life examplesand the end of course assessment wasconsidered a fair test of the preceding modules.

Professor Blands Clinical Biostatistics moduletransformed a terrifying and confusing areaof study into a logical, useful and increasingly

clear subject. The module was well-designed,exceptionally useful and relevant.

Financial Management

This module was shortlisted for the excellentteaching and support outside the classroomfrom staff. Students knew exactly what wasexpected of them and although they found themodule extremely challenging, they said it wasnever boring!

Tony Boczko found a way to make the learningeasy to grasp. He also provided many officehours to help us if we were finding it difficult.He went out of his way to help us, so Id like to

go out of my way to nominate him!

Law Clinic

In this module, students aregiven the opportunity to help

the local Hull communityresidents with their

legal problems. This

not only gives thelocal community freelegal advice, but givesstudents the chanceto have invaluable

experience in thelegal world. The module

is also extremely wellresourced and benefits from

really supportive teaching andsupervision.

Social and Developmental Psychology

This module was shortlisted because the panelfelt that the use of eBridge was excellent.Resources were clear, organised and easy to

BEST MODULEAWARD

Law Clinic is a brilliantmodule that should definitelybe recognised throughout the

University as it is actively helpingpeople in the community whilstalso helping law students see

what a career as a lawyer wouldbe like, as well as contributing to

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navigate and materials were put online well inadvance of lectures and tutorials. The modulealso benefited from great teaching and therewere also lots of extra reading materials madeavailable to students.

Sarah McGeown, Dr Helen St Claire Thompsonand Anna Sandfield were very enthusiasticlecturers who made the work very interesting,had clear lecture slides and provided extra

resources and reading materials.

Criteria: Excellent feedback will be substantial,fair and constructive. It will formatively enablestudents to learn and improve. Great feedbackwill motivate students to understand whattheyve done well, where they have gone wrongand how they can improve. Feedback shouldbe timely, clear and legible. The winner of thisaward might go above and beyond to provide

students with additional feedback and

support. They might use innovative feedbackmechanisms which actively engage students.

SHORTLISTED NOMINEESDr. James Zborowski Department of Media,Culture and Society

In the modules Theorising Popular Culturesand Valuing Popular Cultures, James Zborowski

provides an exceptional level of feedback. Hemakes sure that feedback is timely and can beused in time for the next assignment. He typesall his feedback to ensure that it is perfectlylegible and fills in an entire sheet of A4 paperwith detailed comments.

James stands out as he is willing to engagewith your work, agree/disagree with it andpoint out flaws and areas for improvement,even on better essays. By doing this, Jamesalways makes you feel like you can do better.

Dr. Chris Longmore Department of Psychology

Dr Longmore implemented a brand newstandardised feedback form within thedepartment which has enabled staff to type

BEST FEEDBACKAWARD


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feedback but has also led to feedback beingmuch more consistent and well rounded. Theimplementation of this has transformed thefeedback process for the entire department.

The feedback received was supremelyconstructive and included positive feedback

where it was appropriate even though the scoreon the paper was fairly low.

Dr. Michael Lumsden Department of English

Michael Lumsden communicates to studentswhen their feedback will be due for collectionand never fails to deliver. Michael divides up thefeedback into sections related to the marking

criteria providing students with the chance toimprove on particular aspects of their work,rather than an overall comment. Michael alsogave useful feedback throughout the module,helping students to learn effectively.

Throughout the module there were plenty of opportunities to ask for help and feedbackupon your work and if you have any queriesabout the assignments he will helpfully respondquickly, even during the holiday period.

Managing People Module Business School

This module gave generic feedback andpersonal feedback in a likert scale form withdirect reference to the marking criteria and thegrade boundaries. Further personal feedbackwas also made available.

THIS WAS VERY HELPFUL!!! Especially for myfirst year, as it made me realise the importanceof the marking criteria at this early stage.

Criteria: This award is for personal supervisors,dissertation supervisors or research supervisorsthat go above and beyond to promote a fantasticstudent experience. They will be approachable,accessible but also proactive in offering helpand support for students. They will be highlyadept in resolving a range of student issues aswell as offering excellent personal developmentopportunities for students.

SHORTLISTED NOMINEESDr. Helen Wright Computer Science

Helen is extremely committed to students. Shegoes out of her way to ensure that studentsfeel supported.

If I hadnt been allocated this supervisor Iwould have dropped out of my degree coursein my first year. Dr Helen Wright is an absolutecredit to the University of Hull. She has thatability to make each individual student feelspecial and reassured, where sometimes youcan feel lost in a sea of students. Having her asmy personal supervisor has really built upon

my overall experience of studying here.

Cat Fergusson-Baugh

As a dissertation supervisor, Cat givesstudents enough information so that they feelsupported, but holds enough back to spur themon to research. Cat has supported students in

BESTSUPERVISORAWARD


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getting tested for disabilities and mitigatingcircumstances and goes above and beyond toensure students dont feel lost.

A friend was saying that their housemate hadno idea who to email in their departmentabout problems, I know Id email

Cat straight away, no doubt,and shed be willing to helpregardless.

Dr. CristinaLeston-Bandeira Politics

Cristina goes beyond

her role of supervisor byresearching matters whichmay affect students work.As a dissertation supervisor,she ensures that students obtainthe best marks possible by producinginformative hand outs, responding efficientlyto emails and allowing appointments with heroutside of her student hours. Cristina has also

helped students with their career opportunitiesand has also helped to support the student

politics society as well as setting up the politicsstudent mentoring scheme .

I think she thoroughly deserves to berecognised for going above and beyond her

role, and because she encourages studentsto better themselves.

Dr. Peter Clough

Peter responds to emailsvery quickly and hassupported students toreach their academicpotential. Dr Peter Cloughhas marked students

mock essays for themand given suggestions on

where to improve. He is avery open, kind and honest

person and is always willing tohelp.

...He is a very open, kind andhonest person and is alwayswilling to help .And if they

arent reasons enough, his officehas been invaded by Daleks (Ithink he may have even had a

life size one at some point) andhe randomly plays the ukulele.

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Criteria: An innovative teacher will explorenew methods of teaching. They will proactivelyengage students in different ways. They mayuse new forms of technology that facilitateeffective learning or they may undertakedifferent, creative teaching styles that promotea positive student experience. It might be

that the content of the module is new andexciting or that it is presented in a uniqueway. An innovative teacher might encouragestudents to work or think in different ways. Thefeedback might be delivered to students undera new format or the assessment methodsmight encourage students to work in a new,interesting way.

SHORTLISTED NOMINEESPeter Andrews Business School Consumer and Buyer Behaviour

Peter encourages students to apply academictheory to real life situations. He uses videosas well as interactive games to make teachingengaging and enjoyable for students. Peter usesclickers to enable students to engage in a real

time interactive quiz, whereby students canvote on answers and see the results instantlyon the lecture screen. In the assignment, ratherthan complete another essay, students wererequired to create a poster presentation withdiagrams, pictures, coloured card and anythingelse they could imagine!

I found the module really interesting and Idefinitely paid more attention because of the

techniques that Peter used.

Dr. Alexander Trautrims - Logistics -International Logistics

Alexander delivered an extremely interestingmodule providing students with the opportunity

to gain real life work experience. Studentswere put into groups with other internationalinstitutions from the USA and Austria. Studentshad daily skype meetings with their groupmembers and had 8 days to complete anassignment. The module gave student s theexperience of the global business world andthe difficulties such as different time zoneswhich are involved.

This experience also helped me to meet newpeople from other parts of the world. He gavestudents real life experience of the obstaclesinvolved with communication due to the timedifferences of US, UK and Austrian students.I hope Alexanders contribution of innovativeideas will be recognised.

Dr. Max Hope Education Democracy and

EducationStudents were invited to participate in debateswhere they would critically analyse democracyin schools. Lectures were a mixture of traditionaltaught sessions, classroom discussion andactivities in which all students were able toparticipate in voicing their opinions. In one ofthe classes, the room was transformed into acourt-room in which one student volunteeredto be the judge, whilst the other studentsdebated for and against a statement.

Max was innovative with the way in which sheorganized the module to encourage students toactively participate in discussions by utilizingclassroom based activities and in the wayshe encouraged students to answer their ownquestions.

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Dr. Mike Rogerson Geography PastEnvironments

Mike has a very engaging and interactivemethod of teaching. He used buckets, ping pongballs and a chain of students to demonstrateoxygen isotope theory which was not just fun

for students, but helped to visually explain avery complex concept.

The lecturer allows for independent thinkingand as a result is very inspirational within hissubject field.

Criteria: This award recognises thatpostgraduate provision and the postgraduatestudent experience is often very different tothat of an undergraduate. This award will begiven to an exceptional member of Universitystaff that teaches, supports or supervisespostgraduate students. They will engage andinspire postgraduates to perform to theirpotential and/or they will go above and beyondto support PG students.

SHORTLISTED NOMINEESProfessor Chris Bovis Law - PhD

Chris has been a PhD supervisor givingstudents superb guidance, feedback andsupport. Professor Chris Bovis internationallyrenowned reputation has a motivational impacton students. His commitment to go beyond tosupport students and when necessary praise

students efforts makes the student experiencehighly rewarding. He also allows students tohave freedom in their work and create new,exciting knowledge about the world.

All in all I feel that I am very lucky to have awell established and internationally renowned

Professor as my supervisor. I strongly believethat the quality of my output is also a reflectionof his excellent support.

Anamaria Camargo Education Introductionto online Learning and Teaching

Anamaria was extremely supportive to students.She could easily identify when a studentwas struggling and was highly motivationalin helping them to succeed. She was alsovery understanding and helpful to a studentsuffering a bereavement.

Anamaria was absolutely brilliant at keepingus motivated she is excellent at spottingstudents who are struggling and stepping in tohelp them.

John Bennett Education Primary PGCE

Johns character and manner is extremelyinspiring to PGCE students. He doesnt useinnovation or tricks to make lessons engagingbut he encourages students to participate in aninteractive way.

He controls a room full of potential teachers(i.e. characters) with ease and grace. Hissessions are great to be in, and a primeexample of the good practice I hope to takeinto many classrooms in my lifetime!

Dr. Adrian Midgley Sport Health and ExerciseScience PhD

Adrian is extremely supportive to students and

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is always there to offer advice and guidance.He is extremely modest with regards to his ownabilities and is always trying to better himselfand those around him.

He will help anyone and at anytime. Midgehas a wife and 2 young children, yet he is

always working and his dedication to teachingand research is incredible. He is always lookingat ways to improve himself and others andprovides training and professional developmentfor staff.

Criteria: This award will be given to a non-academic member of staff who contributes toa positive student experience. They might beextremely helpful and supportive in dealingwith questions or concerns from students.They might be highly adept at deliveringoutcomes that improve the student experience.This award could be given to an unsung hero,someone that is friendly, approachable andcares about students. It could also be givento someone behind the scenes that facilitatesprocesses that have an invaluable impact ofthe lives of students.

SHORTLISTED NOMINEESPaula Lambert Drama

Paula is the central clog that holds the dramadepartment together. On the madness ofdeadline day, she is always there to re-assurestudents and nothing is too much of an ask.

Incredible! Always there to help all of our students at any point no matter what theissue. Definitely worthy of this award.

Liz Pearce Learning and Teaching SupportUnit

Liz is extremely committed to the developmentof the student experience. Last year she helpedto develop the HUU/UoH Feedback Charter, sheprovided invaluable support to HUUs SWS andthis year helped enormously in the developmentof HUUs Student Conference. Lastly, the StudentLed Teaching Awards themselves would nothave been possible without her backing andcontinual support.

Its a shame that not many students will ever meet Liz, as her work takes place behind thescenes, but the work she puts in has a hugeimpact on the development of the studentexperience at the University of Hull.

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Chris Kirman Physics

Whether its the forgotten barcode or a timetable clash, Chris Kirman is always there forstudents. Chris Kirman is extremely committedto students who liken her to a relative. Sheregularly responds efficiently to questions

and goes out of her way to find solutions toproblems.

Valerie Monaghan World of Work Office HullUniversity Business School.

Valerie and the rest of the world of work officeteam have been extremely helpful in supportingstudents to gain advice on their placements.They organise helpful events, advertiseavailable roles and run various workshops. Notonly this, but they provide personalised advicethat is very helpful.

Every single one of Valeries team are veryhelpful, and I feel that without their help Iwould not be in the position I am currently in.

Although, I guess Val would accept the awardon the behalf of the WOW office, I think itshould be for the office as a whole.

Criteria: The inspiring teaching award will begiven to an exceptional member of teachingstaff who effectively engages students inthe content of the module. Their ability tomake content interesting or relevant willhave a transformative impact on the studentexperience and their passion for good teachingwill motivate students to perform academicallyat their full potential. The feedback they giveto students will be developmental and enablestudents to learn and improve. The teacher willimmerse students in the module, providingthem the opportunity to think differently orcritically. The teacher may be an expert intheir area and inspire students with up to dateresearch led teaching. The teacher may go outof their way to help students, acknowledgingthat some students need extra support.

SHORTLISTED NOMINEESRob Miles Computer Science Electronics andInterfacing

Rob has deep knowledge of his subject andprovides a fun and exciting experience to thestudents that he teaches. Rob is extremelyapproachable outside of lectures and neverrejects any students seeking help. Rob providesstudents with state of the art equipment andsupports students to be the best they canpossibly be, whilst encouraging them to takepart in activities outside of the curriculum.

INSPIRINGTEACHINGAWARD

Chris is less an administrator and more a stand-in mother

for the cold, scared and alonephysics students who look to her

for everything. It would be noexaggeration to say there is not asingle member of staff I owe my

continued degree progress tomore than Miss Kirman.


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Rob Miles is very skilled in all areas of the

programming language and shares thisknowledge with all the students that heteaches. Rob is an inspiring lecturer who isconstantly helping students and I believe thathe deserves the award.

Christine Murphy Biological Sciences.

Christines feedback is very detailed and

constructive. She has also used individualisedaudio recording to give feedback onassignments. Christine gives extensive adviceon exam preparation to help students reachtheir potential. She has extensive expertise andknowledge of her area and is able to advisestudents on career opportunities. It is clear thatChristine works extremely hard for her studentswhilst pushing students to work hard and be

independent.Thanks to her help my grades and the gradesof other students with whom I am acquaintedhave improved. I cannot think of a moredeserving member of staff for this award.Dr. Christian Billing Drama and Film Refiguring Antiquity

Christian is an extremely engaging lecturer

who can put things into metaphors that 21st

century students can relate to. He brings outthe potential in students and constantly pushesstudent to achieve. He inspires students to gobeyond and think critically about the worldthey live in, whilst making teaching fun.

Christian has the ability to transform theacademic chore into a joyous pleasure. Hisclasses can be compared to the hit televisionseries Stars in Their Eyes, for we walk in asourselves, and once we walk through the heavilyapplied dry ice, we arrive on the other side,enriched and mentally invigorated. Tonight,Matthew, Im going to be... a better studentand a better person.

Denise Hardy Counselling Department(Scarborough) Personal Development and

AwarenessDenise is extremely student focussed. Sheoffers individualised warmth and support toevery student and communicates extremelyeffectively via emails. When a student had aproblem with their particular group, she wasable to listen and resolve the situation in apositive way.


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Denise is an exceptional tutor in that she liveswhat she teaches. I have found that I havemade immense personal progress under her teaching as she is so inspiring and enthusiasticin her approach. She is excellent as providingstudents with positive affirmations.

OVERALLOUTSTANDINGACHEIVEMENTAWARD

Criteria: Overall Outstanding AchievementAward - This will be awarded to anoutstanding member of University staff.Someone that stands out as exceptional.They may be an outstanding teacher,member of support staff or just aboutanyone within the institution that helpsto positively develop the all round studentexperience or makes a positive impact onthe individual lives of students.

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HUU Education Zone

HUU Education Zone Committee


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SUEI Gold awarded to Hull University Union.

Hull University Union.


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Teaching Award Prog 2012