Imperial has launched a consultation, open to all staff and students, on the development of a new College-wide Learning and Teaching Strategy. Led by Professor Simone Buitendijk, Imperial’s Vice-Provost for Education, it aims to bring modern and fresh approaches to the educational experience across College. From evidence-based teaching methods through to new approaches to assessment and feedback, the new Strategy will be key to delivering excellence and innovation in education.
Considering the ways in which technology can be used to enhance our education will also feature as a priority over the coming months. The aim of the strategy is to realise the potential for positive change in education delivery that online learning innovations can bring, at the same time as supporting staff who are already innovating in this area. The strategy will also be focusing on how we reward and develop staff who deliver excellence and innovation in education and those who will play a key role in championing these changes.
The College is working closely with us on the development of the new strategy, including Nas Andriopoulos, Union President, Luke McCrone, Deputy President (Education) and our Academic Representation Network. Luke says: “I’m really pleased to be working with Simone and with colleagues in the union on the development of the new strategy. We have a lot of ideas about how we can improve the learning experience of students at Imperial, but we’re really keen to make sure that all students have a chance to contribute. I will be working with Academic Reps to ensure that feedback from faculty and departmental staff-student committees is built into the new strategy. All students will therefore play an integral role in shaping the new strategy.”
Take part in the consultation
Click here to take part in the online consultation , and you can visit the Learning and Teaching Strategy webpages on the College website to find out more about their Town Hall meetings on Wednesday 23 November and Thursday 8 November.
After the consultation closes, the key themes emerging will be reviewed and the Strategy will then be developed, with the aim of launching the new Learning and Teaching Strategy in Summer 2017.
Find out more about the consultation and strategy from Simone, Nas and Luke.
