3rd Annual University of Glasgow Learning and Teaching Conference: Enabling Transitions: into, through and out of university

Thursday 22nd April 2010

Conference Proceedings 2010 now available

Introduction: Professor Frank Coton, Vice Principal, Learning and Teaching
Welcome Address: Professor Sir Kenneth Calman, Chancellor, University of Glasgow. Conference Posters
Keynote:, Professor of Physics Education, University of Edinburgh
Keynote Speaker's presentation: 'Mind The Gaps: managing transitions into and out of undergraduate study' Responses to questions

Powerpoint presentations and associated papers where relevant are available below. Electronic versions of conference posters are now available.

Conference Sessions:

**Session 1**
1A	1B	1C
From school-leaver to graduate. How the 'Glasgow Experience' can last a lifetime. Morven Boyd & Laura Laws, SRC Abstract 1A	Online Reflexive Diaries: embedding deep learning and personal development through assessment and feedback. Eamonn Butler & Anne Tierney, CEES, FBLS Abstract 1B	Exploring links between personal attributes and the first-year student experience. Alison Browitt, Lynn Walker & John H McColl, Recruitment & International Office, Statistics Abstract 1C

**Session 2**
2A	2B	2C
"Am I alone in thinking.....?" overcoming student concerns and isolation using a 'Shared Thinking' approach to FIMS Induction. Nicholas Bowskill, Education Abstract 2A	Part 2 of session 1B	Making students, not the lecturer, the subject matter experts: a version of the jigsaw classrom. Steve Draper, Psychology Abstract 2C

**Session 3**
3A	3B	3C
Personalised student mathematical support through innovative use of technology. Lorna Love & Shazia Ahmed, FIMS, SLS Abstract 3A	Transitional experiences of international students joining undergraduate studies in second year. Gayle Pringle & Fred Cartmel, LBSS Abstract 3B	Academic performance and student engagement in level 1 physics undergraduates. Morag Casey & Stephen McVitie, Physics Abstract 3C

**Session 4**
4A	4B	4C
Writing for results - writing/reviewing skills development via Moodle. Quintin Cutts, FIMS Abstract 4A Writing for results summary handout	Timeline of anticipation of arrival at university: extending induction to pre-arrival to support transitions. Lorna Love, Alison Browitt Lynn Walker & Scott Iguchi-Sherry, FIMS, Recruitment & International Office Abstract 4B Timeline handout Timeline of anticipation - questions for discussion	Molecules of Life: supporting student learning in the transition to a second year Biochemistry course. Maureen Rees Griffiths & Ute Barrett, FBLS, LTC Abstract 4C

**Session 5**
5A	5B	5C
Selective targeting of feedback for best effect on learning. Steve Draper, Psychology Abstract 5A Selective targeting handout	Part 2 of session 4B	Student attitude to audio versus written feedback. Pam Scott, Chris Finlay & Anne Tierney Abstract 5C

Simon Bates