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The webinar, led by Adam Thompson, a teaching fellow in economics at Aston University, focused on reshaping mathematics education for undergraduate economic students post-pandemic, using practical techniques.
This webinar centred on revitalising learning through energy as a pedagogical tool. Authors stressed combating boredom and anxiety for active engagement. They advocated engaging teaching methods, using props to captivate attention and real-life examples to resonate with students. Insights on managing energy levels and catering to diverse backgrounds were shared. Attendees departed with renewed enthusiasm for dynamic teaching, aiming to inspire active learning beyond the classroom.
In this webinar, Professor Neil Martin explored strategies to enhance introductory psychology teaching, including incorporating new research topics and engaging students with practical exercises. Updates on the seventh edition of Professor Martin's psychology textbook were shared, featuring interviews with psychologists and expanded sections on contemporary issues.
Dr Lisa Urry, the lead author of Campbell Biology, highlights strategies and resources for helping students understand climate change research and the effects of climate change on organisms and ecosystems.
Jane Martin, senior lecturer in marketing at Chester Business School gave insights into her teaching experience over the years and discussed how student cohorts are changing significantly.
Anders Parment, lecturer and research fellow at Stockholm's Business School at Stockholm University, conducted a webinar focusing on the significance of understanding Generation Z for marketers.
In this webinar, Nigel Slack, Alistair Brandon-Jones, Nicola Burgess, Dot Powell, and Lukasz Piwek explored the dual nature of Generative AI, debating whether it is a valuable tool or a potential distraction in teaching.
Illustrating complex psychology concepts has without question been made easier by digital learning tools. And, as universities begin to embrace these resources as standard modes of learning, we consider how educators could reap the biggest rewards from this digital transformation.
The presenters, all contributors to the Sloman suite of Economics textbooks, reflected on their personal journeys over many years of teaching economics. They discussed practical ways they have found to motivate students and help them become reflective learners and economists in the making.