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About Teach Talk

Teach Talk is a space dedicated to pedagogic practice discussions aimed at fostering collaboration and innovation among our academic and student facing professional services community. Teach Talk provides a platform for educators from Marjon, partners and the sector to share insights, strategies, and experiences that enhance teaching and learning across disciplines. Each Teach Talk! session lasts one hour and will feature up to two educators showcasing their practice. Whether you want to present your successful strategies or explore new teaching possibilities with colleagues, this is an opportunity to engage and learn.

Why Attend?

Collaborate and Network: Connect with colleagues from across the University and share your pedagogic practices.

Professional Development: Gain new insights and practical strategies to apply in your own teaching.

Innovation and Improvement: Learn about the latest trends and innovations in education to continuously improve your teaching methods.

Want to present at a Teach Talk? Register your idea here.

If you would like to showcase your practice or explore a teaching possibility with colleagues, please fill out the form by clicking the button below.
If you want to discuss your ideas before applying then email Professor Jennie Winter @ jwinter@marjon.ac.uk

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Want to register attendance?

Join us for Teach Talk to contribute to and benefit from a vibrant community of educators dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning. Let's come together to share our inspirations and innovations.

To register and attend any of the Teach Talk events please populate the form from the button below.

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Session Dates and Details

Academic Year 2025/2026 ▼

Session Number 1: Pedagogic Research

📅 Date: 15/10/25 on TEAMS

🕙 Time: 12-1

Focus: This Teach Talk showcases two inspiring PGCAP projects that explore how research can directly enhance teaching and learning. Sarah Erasmus (PMU, Speech & Language Therapy) investigates student perceptions of written feedback via Turnitin, offering insights into how feedback can be clearer, fairer, and more effective. Iris McCormick (RAU, Sustainable Agriculture) examines the impact of hands-on, holistic learning in higher education, highlighting how practical skills training supports wellbeing, motivation, and employability. Join us to reflect on innovative approaches and the growing role of pedagogic research in shaping student success.
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Academic Year 2024/2025 ▼

Session 1: Innovative Assessment Strategies

📅 Date: Thursday, 14 November 2024 on TEAMS

🕙 Time: 10:00 - 11:00

Focus: Dive into creative and effective assessment methods that accurately measure student learning and enhance their educational experience. Share your innovative practices and discover new approaches from fellow educators.

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Session 2: Integrating Technology in Teaching

📅 Date: Monday, 24 February 2025 on TEAMS

🕙 Time: 10:00 - 11:00

Focus: Discuss the effective use of digital tools and platforms to support and enhance the learning experience. Present and discover new technologies that can be integrated into your teaching practice.

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Session 3: Inclusive Teaching Practices #1

📅 Date: Tuesday, 13 May 2025 on TEAMS

🕐 Time: 13:00 - 14:00

Focus: Share strategies for creating inclusive learning environments that cater to diverse student needs. Engage in discussions about equity, accessibility, and the implementation of inclusive teaching methods.

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Session 4: Inclusive Teaching Practices #2: Universal Design for Learning

📅 Date: Tuesday, 11 June 2025 on TEAMS

🕐 Time: 13:00 - 14:00

Focus: This Teach Talk is designed to support those working in higher education settings to understand and apply basic Universal Design for Learning (UDL) concepts and principles in a quick and easy way.

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