Event type:
Conference, Workshop, AGM
Organised by:
Geological Society Events, University of Liverpool
Venue:
University of Liverpool
Event status:
EVENT CLOSED
Registration Closes Friday 8 January.
Delegates can also register on the day.
Liverpool University will be hosting the next HEN Annual Meeting on 11th January 2016 in its new award-winning Central Teaching Laboratories.
The general theme is Sharing Educational Practice in the Geosciences, with particular regard to teaching larger classes.
This meeting aims to provide a forum for lively, informed debate between teachers, students, practitioners, employers and other stakeholders on higher education practice in the GEES disciplines. We welcome contributions on any aspect of GEES higher education, including:
- innovative solutions for teaching large classes
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discussions and demonstrations of new technologies for technology enhanced learning
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evaluations and examinations of existing pedagogy
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insights from teaching experiences
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reports on, and feedback from, ongoing projects
Programme
The programme is now available from the downloads box.
Keynote Speakers
- Derek France (University of Chester)
- John Boyle (University of Liverpool)
- and Richard Chiverrell (University of Liverpool)
Our schedule will also include the HEN AGM, to which all delegates are invited.
Workshop - 12 January
The conference will be followed by a one-day workshop on 12 January 2016 addressing the broad theme of:
“Helping large numbers of students succeed in practical classes”
Facilitated by Alan Boyle (University of Liverpool) this event will be laboratory-based and abstracts are invited that showcase practical-based L&T initiatives aimed at engaging large classes.
Abstracts
We invite contributions to both the Annual Meeting and the post-meeting workshop. Please submit a short abstract (150 - 200 words) by email to Alan Boyle indicating your preferred method of presentation.
Oral and poster presentations are open for both events – participants can also opt to run a demonstration or show-and-tell activity at the workshop.
DEADLINE for submission: Friday 20 November 2015.
Registration
You can register for the events, and book accommodation, via the University of Liverpool online store.
Pre-Registration closes Friday 8 January and fees are £30 per day, £10 per day for students.
Registration will be available on the day.
For more details, visit the University of Liverpool website or contact Alan Boyle.
There is some financial support available for students to attend this event: please enquire by email to [email protected].