Case study: The postgraduate educational environment at the University of Bristol Dental School Case study

This case study has been completed as part of a 2022/23 Education Development Project.

Context 

The University of Bristol Dental School currently hosts 4 post graduate training (PGT) programmes for 65 students. Two of the programmes are full time (DDS … Continue reading...

Improving assessment literacy – introducing am online interactive Assessment & Feedback Portfolio to the School of Biological Science

A case study created as part of a Education Development Project with BILT in 2022/23.

The Practice 

Assessment is one of the key drivers of student learning. However, assessment and feedback continue to burden the higher education sector with low … Continue reading...

Case study: Supporting postgraduate tutoring through building a sense of belonging and community

A case study created as part of a Education Development Project with BILT in 2022/23.

The Practice

The Senior Tutor with five tutors supports 525 postgraduate students across our four masters’ programmes, two of which have very large cohorts (200+), … Continue reading...

Case Study: Whose work are we teaching? Quantifying gender and ethnicity representation of researchers used in undergraduate Biology teaching content 

A case study completed as part of a BILT Education Development Project in 2022/23 by Celine Petitjean and Dave Lawson.

The Practice

One of the most impactful aspects of learning science at undergraduate level is not just about the key … Continue reading...

Case study: Year 3 experimental group research project delivered in the biochemistry teaching laboratories

Case study submitted by Dr Stephanie Pellegrin in Biochemistry.

The Practice

The mandatory Year 3 Research Project Unit in the School of Biochemistry (BIOC30003) is an opportunity for students to develop their skills as independent thinkers and researchers. This summative … Continue reading...

Case study: Creating a student engineering education research group

A case study completed by Becky Selwyn as part of a 2022/23 Education Development Project.

The Practice

Staff interested in the scholarship of teaching and learning in the Faculty of Engineering can become members of the Engineering Education Research Group … Continue reading...

Case study: Using peer feedback for 1st year written lab reports

A case study by Becky Selwyn produced as part of a Education Development Project 2022/23.

The Unit 

Engineering by Investigation is a 20-credit ‘lab unit’, delivered to 500-600 1st year undergraduate engineering students per year. The unit learning outcomes … Continue reading...

Case study: Student engagement in BDS21 curriculum

Full title: Student engagement in BDS21 curriculum: exploring student and staff perceptions of and attitudes towards student engagement

Subject: Bristol Dental School

Submitted by: Patricia Neville PhD MA BA 

Education Development Project Funded by BILT 2022/2023… Continue reading...

Case study: Case-based learning for large cohorts

Full title: Applying small group case-based learning principles to larger cohorts to facilitate active learning

Subject: Veterinary Science

Submitted by: Leila Mulholland, BVSc1 

Education Development Project Funded by BILT 2022/2023… Continue reading...

In Review: Decolonising Bristol University

‘Decolonising the curriculum, and our institution as a whole, is an essential part of the University of Bristol’s civic responsibility. It is an ongoing process of learning and unlearning which requires us, as students, educators or members of the university … Continue reading...