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Learning and Teaching Conference International, Innovative, Involved, Impact #abslt14
29 Apr 2014
Tuesday 29th - Wednesday 30th April 2014
Two day live broadcast from Aston Business School, Aston University, Birmingham
Learning and teaching in universities is in the spotlight now more than ever. Changes in the undergraduate fee system, large and diverse classes, the NSS and technological change are all having an influence, but what exactly constitutes a quality student experience with students, employers and business schools as partners has yet to be clearly articulated. This conference provides a forum for those involved in business education to exchange excellence and discuss issues in teaching practice and pedagogic research. At its core it asks what we are trying to instil in students, not just understanding and knowledge but skills and attitude to apply that knowledge. Innovation in the student experience is essential for the sustainability and success of business schools. Students are demanding it, technology is disrupting but providing opportunities. This conference will showcase best innovation in adapting to the new challenges and bring you up to date with development, ideas and essential insights that you can take back and apply with colleagues. This conference will be filmed and broadcast as a “mini MOOC” – mass open online conference, and will create a legacy of material for delegates to use.
Programme
Day 1 - 29 Apr 2014
10:00
Jerry Forrester, Dean, Hertfordshire Business School, University of Hertfordshire; Chair, ABS Learning, Teaching and Student Experience Committee
Chair’s introduction and welcome
Biography: Jerry Forrester
10:15
Professor Chris Rust, Associate Dean (Academic Policy), Oxford Brookes University
Keynote Speaker:
What we know from research about assessment and feedback;
Discussants and open discussion
Discussants and open discussion
Biography: Professor Chris Rust
11:15
Break
11:15
Chris Rust Q and A
11:45
Seminar Session A: S1: Employability
CHAIR: Paul Cashian, Director of Learning and Teaching, Faculty of Business, Environment and Society, Coventry University;
Stephen Grady,Principal Lecturer - Head of Undergraduate Student Experience;
Gareth Jones, Sales and Marketing Manager - In-Comm Training and Business Services;
Laurren Wood-Bowness, Student, University of Wolverhampton
Stephen Grady,Principal Lecturer - Head of Undergraduate Student Experience;
Gareth Jones, Sales and Marketing Manager - In-Comm Training and Business Services;
Laurren Wood-Bowness, Student, University of Wolverhampton
Biography: Stephen Grady
Biography: Gareth Jones
Biography: Laurren Wood-Bowness
11:45
Seminar Session A: S2: Flexible learning
CHAIR: Martin Rich, Senior Lecturer in Information Management, Cass Business School, City University London;
Debra Leighton, Associate Dean, (Academic), Salford Business School
Debra Leighton, Associate Dean, (Academic), Salford Business School
Biography: Debra Leighton
Biography: Martin Rich
11:45
Seminar Session A: S3: Internationalisation
Dr Diane Sloan, Director of Learning and Teaching Enhancement;
Dr Fiona Robson, International Champion, Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University.
Dr Fiona Robson, International Champion, Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University.
Biography: Dr Fiona Robson
Biography: Dr Diane Sloan
11:45
Seminar Session A: S4: Assessment and feedback
CHAIR: Robert Curtis, Dean of Learning & Teaching, Staffordshire University Business School;
Dr Clare Carruthers, Lecturer in Tourism and Marketing;
Christine Wightman, Lecturer in Marketing, Department of Marketing Entrepreneurship and Strategy, University of Ulster.
Dr Clare Carruthers, Lecturer in Tourism and Marketing;
Christine Wightman, Lecturer in Marketing, Department of Marketing Entrepreneurship and Strategy, University of Ulster.
Biography: Dr Clare Carruthers
Biography: Christine Wightman
11:45
Seminar Session A: S5: Learning Spaces
CHAIR: Julia Clarke, Pro-Dean for Student Education, Leeds University Business School;
Paul-Alan Armstrong, University of Sunderland.
Paul-Alan Armstrong, University of Sunderland.
11:45
Seminar Session A: S6: Retention and success
CHAIR: Janet Handley, Head of Leadership and Management, The Business School, University of Huddersfield;
Pam Croney, Senior Lecturer, Newcastle Business School at Northumbria University
Pam Croney, Senior Lecturer, Newcastle Business School at Northumbria University
Biography: Pam Croney
12:45
Discussion Groups 1: D1: Employability
CHAIR: Paul Cashian, Director of Learning and Teaching, Faculty of Business, Environment and Society, Coventry University;
Dr Iona Pemberton-Billing, Senior Teaching Fellow, Southampton University / Winchester School of Art.
Dr Iona Pemberton-Billing, Senior Teaching Fellow, Southampton University / Winchester School of Art.
Biography: Dr Iona Pemberton-Billing
12:45
Discussion Groups 1: D2: Flexible learning spaces
CHAIR: Martin Rich, Senior Lecturer in Information Management, Cass Business School, City University London;
David Starkey, Learning & Teaching Coordinator, Portsmouth Business School
David Starkey, Learning & Teaching Coordinator, Portsmouth Business School
Biography: David Starkey
12:45
Discussion Groups 1: D3: NSS, KIS and beyond
CHAIR: Robert Curtis, Associate Dean – Learning & Teaching, Staffordshire University Business School;
Professor Judy Donnelly, Director of Academic Enhancement (Learning and Teaching) and Karen Howden, Director of Careers and Employability, Leeds Trinity University.
Professor Judy Donnelly, Director of Academic Enhancement (Learning and Teaching) and Karen Howden, Director of Careers and Employability, Leeds Trinity University.
Biography: Professor Judy Donnelly
Biography: Karen Howden
12:45
Discussion Groups 1: D4: Assessment And feedback
CHAIR: Dr Diane Sloan, Faculty Director Learning Support and Enhancement, Northumbria University;
Dr Keith Pond, Associate Dean (Teaching), Loughborough University
Dr Keith Pond, Associate Dean (Teaching), Loughborough University
Biography: Dr Keith Pond
12:45
Discussion Groups 1: D5: Professional body accreditation
CHAIR: Julia Clarke, Pro-Dean for Student Education, Leeds University Business School;
David Boughey, Associate Professor in International Business History, Director of Student Engagement, University of Exeter;
Grace Santos-Murphy, Capco
David Boughey, Associate Professor in International Business History, Director of Student Engagement, University of Exeter;
Grace Santos-Murphy, Capco
Biography: Professor David Boughey
12:45
Discussion Groups 1: D6: Retention and success
CHAIR: Janet Handley, Head of Leadership and Management, The Business School, University of Huddersfield;
Dr Thomas Boysen Anker, Lecturer in Marketing, Adam Smith Business School – Management, University of Glasgow
Dr Thomas Boysen Anker, Lecturer in Marketing, Adam Smith Business School – Management, University of Glasgow
Biography: Thomas Boysen Anker
12:46
David Starkey Q and A
13:15
Break
14:15
Aaron Porter, HE Consultant, Director National Centre for Universities & Business, former President, NUS)
Learning and teaching messages from KIS
Biography: Aaron Porter
14:35
Professor Jane Harrington, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean, Faculty of Business and Law, University of the West of England
21st century leaders: reshaping business and management studies - the ABS/CMI/QAA delivering an engaged curriculum project
Biography: Professor Jane Harrington
14:55
Questions and discussion:
15:15
Break
15:45
Discussion Groups 2: D7: Employability
CHAIR: Paul Cashian, Director of Learning and Teaching, Faculty of Business, Environment and Society, Coventry University;
Libby Hampson, Senior Lecturer in Organisational Development, and Debra Tinney, Teeside University Business School, University of Teesside
Libby Hampson, Senior Lecturer in Organisational Development, and Debra Tinney, Teeside University Business School, University of Teesside
Biography: Libby Hampson
Biography: Debra Tinney
15:45
Discussion Groups 2: D8: Flexible learning spaces
CHAIR: Martin Rich, Senior Lecturer in Information Management, Cass Business School, City University London;
Richard Atfield, Discipline Lead for Business and Management, UK Higher Education Academy (HEA).
Richard Atfield, Discipline Lead for Business and Management, UK Higher Education Academy (HEA).
Biography: Richard Atfield
15:45
Discussion Groups 2: D9: Internationalisation and supporting international students’ learning
Liz Aylott, Lecturer, BPP Business School
Biography: Liz Aylott
15:45
Discussion Groups 2: D10: Assessment and Feedback
CHAIR: Dr Diane Sloan, Faculty Director Learning Support and Enhancement, Northumbria University;
Roger Saunders, Senior Lecturer Advertising, University of Worcester
Roger Saunders, Senior Lecturer Advertising, University of Worcester
Biography: Roger Saunders
15:45
Discussion Groups 2: D11: Social media and networking
CHAIR: Julia Clarke, Pro-Dean for Student Education, Leeds University Business School;
Agelos Delis, Lecturer, Economics and Strategy Division, Aston Business School
Agelos Delis, Lecturer, Economics and Strategy Division, Aston Business School
Biography: Angelos Delis
15:45
Discussion Groups 2: D12: Retention and success:
CHAIR: Janet Handley, Head of Leadership and Management, The Business School, University of Huddersfield;
Lesley Glass, Head of Visiting Lecturer Development, Principal Lecturer Tourism, Hertfordshire Business School, University of Hertfordshire
Lesley Glass, Head of Visiting Lecturer Development, Principal Lecturer Tourism, Hertfordshire Business School, University of Hertfordshire
Biography: Lesley Glass
16:15
Seminar Session B: S7: Employability
Dr Bill Sutherland, Aberdeen Business School, Robert Gordon University
Biography: Bill Sutherland
16:15
Seminar Session B: S8: Flexible Learning Spaces
CHAIR: Martin Rich, Senior Lecturer in Information Management, Cass Business School, City University;
Sukhbinder S Barn and Dr Mark McPherson, Middlesex University Business School.
Sukhbinder S Barn and Dr Mark McPherson, Middlesex University Business School.
Biography: Sukhbinder Barn
Biography: Dr Mark McPherson
16:15
Seminar Session B: S9: Internationalisation transnational education
Carole Parkes, Director of Social Responsibility and Sustainability, Aston Business School, Aston University;
Paul Cashian, Director of Learning and Teaching, Faculty of Business, Environment and Society, Coventry University
Paul Cashian, Director of Learning and Teaching, Faculty of Business, Environment and Society, Coventry University
Biography: Carole Parkes
16:15
Seminar Session B: S10: Assessment and Feedback
CHAIR: Dr Diane Sloan, Faculty Director Learning Support and Enhancement, Northumbria University;
Sabine Bohnacker-Bruce, Learning and Teaching Fellow, Faculty of Business, Law and Sport, University of Winchester
Sabine Bohnacker-Bruce, Learning and Teaching Fellow, Faculty of Business, Law and Sport, University of Winchester
Biography: Sabine Bohnacker-Bruce
16:15
Seminar Session B: S11: Employability: engaging employers
CHAIR: Professor Gillian Armstrong, Head of Department, Department of Accounting, Finance & Economics, Ulster Business School, University of Ulster;
Lorraine Quinn, Strategic Lead, Undergraduate Programmes, University of the West of Scotland
Lorraine Quinn, Strategic Lead, Undergraduate Programmes, University of the West of Scotland
Biography: Lorraine Quinn
16:15
Seminar Session B: S12: Retention and success
CHAIR: Janet Handley, Head of Leadership and Management, The Business School, University of Huddersfield;
Dr Ian Whitfield, Director of Undergraduate Studies, and Dr Toby Watson, Senior Teaching Fellow in Finance, Durham University Business School
Dr Ian Whitfield, Director of Undergraduate Studies, and Dr Toby Watson, Senior Teaching Fellow in Finance, Durham University Business School
Biography: Dr Toby Watson
Biography: Dr Ian Whitfield
17:15
Close of day one
Day 2 - 30 Apr 2014
What's on now:
09:30
Gwen van der Velden, Director, Learning and Teaching Enhancement, University of Bath
Insight for change: Student surveys and how to shift satisfaction rates
10:20
Gwen Van der Velden Q&A
10:30
Break
11:00
Discussion Groups 3: D13 Employability
CHAIR: Paul Cashian, Director of Learning and Teaching, Faculty of Business, Environment and Society, Coventry University;
Lesley Strachan, Programme Group Leader, Marketing and HRM Discipline Lead Senior Lecturer in Marketing;
Niall Prendergast and Albert Mills, Students, Southampton Solent University
Lesley Strachan, Programme Group Leader, Marketing and HRM Discipline Lead Senior Lecturer in Marketing;
Niall Prendergast and Albert Mills, Students, Southampton Solent University
Biography: Niall Prendergast
Biography: Lesley Strachan
11:00
Discussion Groups 3: D14 Flexible Learning Spaces
CHAIR: Martin Rich, Senior Lecturer in Information Management, Cass Business School, City University London;
Christine Fountain, Senior Fellow HEA, Principal Lecturer - Postgraduate/Professional Portfolio, Southampton Solent Business School;
Susan Patrick, Principal Lecturers, Southampton Solent University
Christine Fountain, Senior Fellow HEA, Principal Lecturer - Postgraduate/Professional Portfolio, Southampton Solent Business School;
Susan Patrick, Principal Lecturers, Southampton Solent University
Biography: Christine Fountain
Biography: Susan Patrick
11:00
Discussion Groups 3: D15: Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
CHAIR: Professor Gillian Armstrong, Head of Department, Department of Accounting, Finance & Economics, Ulster Business School, University of Ulster;
Professor Harry Matlay, Professor of Enterprise and Innovation and Alan Murray, Faculty of Business and Creative Industries, Business School, University of the West of Scotland.
Professor Harry Matlay, Professor of Enterprise and Innovation and Alan Murray, Faculty of Business and Creative Industries, Business School, University of the West of Scotland.
Biography: Dr Harry Matlay
Biography: Alan Murray
11:00
Discussion Groups 3: D16: Assessment and feedback
CHAIR: Dr Diane Sloan, Faculty Director Learning Support and Enhancement, Northumbria University;
Dr Stephen Gibb, Subject Group Leader in HRM;
Dr Michael Xin Guo, Lecturer in Accounting and Finance, University of the West of Scotland.
Dr Stephen Gibb, Subject Group Leader in HRM;
Dr Michael Xin Guo, Lecturer in Accounting and Finance, University of the West of Scotland.
Biography: Dr Stephen Gibb
Biography: Dr Xin Guo
11:00
Discussion Groups 3: D17: Internationalisation
Rikke Duus, and Midutha Cooray, Marketing and Enterprise, University of Hertfordshire Business School
11:00
Discussion Groups 3: D18: Internationalisation
Dr Eleri Rosier, Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University
Biography: Eleri R Rosier
11:30
Seminar Session C: S13 Employability
CHAIR: Paul Cashian, Director of Learning and Teaching, Faculty of Business, Environment and Society, Coventry University;
Dr Eric Chan, Principal Lecturer and Programme Director MA Global Management, Regents University London
Dr Eric Chan, Principal Lecturer and Programme Director MA Global Management, Regents University London
Biography: Dr Eric Chan
11:30
Seminar Session C: S14: Flexible learning spaces
CHAIR: Martin Rich, Senior Lecturer in Information Management, Cass Business School, City University London:
Dr Roz Sunley, Winchester Business School, University of Winchester
Dr Roz Sunley, Winchester Business School, University of Winchester
Biography: Dr Roz Sunley
11:30
Seminar Session C: S15: Assessment and feedback
CHAIR: Dr Diane Sloan, Faculty Director Learning Support and Enhancement, Northumbria University;
Anni Hollings, Staffordshire University
Anni Hollings, Staffordshire University
Biography: Anni Hollings
11:30
Seminar Session C: S16: Employability: account education
CHAIR: Professor Gillian Armstrong, Head of Department, Department of Accounting, Finance & Economics, Ulster Business School, University of Ulster;
Caroline Chaffer and Jill Webb, The University of York
Caroline Chaffer and Jill Webb, The University of York
Biography: Caroline Chaffer
Biography: Jill Webb
11:30
Seminar Session C: S17: Retention and success
Meg Dunn, Senior Lecturer and Eileen Henderson, Teaching Fellow, Business School at the University of the West of Scotland
Biography: Meg Dunn
Biography: Eileen Henderson
11:30
Seminar Session C: S18: Lessons from the NSS: how to improve student satisfaction in business schools
CHAIR: Jerry Forrester, Dean, Hertfordshire Business School, University of Hertfordshire; Chair, ABS Learning, Teaching and Student Experience Committee;
Aftab Dean, Senior Lecturer, Leeds Business School
Aftab Dean, Senior Lecturer, Leeds Business School
12:30
Break
13:30
Wisdom of the Crowds
Jerry Forrester, Dean, Hertfordshire Business School, University of Hertfordshire:
Dr Jane Harrington, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean, Faculty of Business and Law, University of the West of England
Dr Jane Harrington, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean, Faculty of Business and Law, University of the West of England
Biography: Jerry Forrester
Biography: Professor Jane Harrington
13:45
Seminar Session D: S19: Employability
CHAIR: Paul Cashian, Director of Learning and Teaching, Faculty of Business, Environment and Society, Coventry University;
Judith Fletcher-Brown, University Tutor; Karen Knibbs, Principal Lecturer, Course Leader for UG BA (Hons) Marketing, Marketing with Psychology and Digital Marketing Pathways, Director of Undergraduate Curriculum Development; Karen Middleton, University Tutor, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth Business School
Judith Fletcher-Brown, University Tutor; Karen Knibbs, Principal Lecturer, Course Leader for UG BA (Hons) Marketing, Marketing with Psychology and Digital Marketing Pathways, Director of Undergraduate Curriculum Development; Karen Middleton, University Tutor, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth Business School
Biography: Judith Fletcher-Brown
Biography: Karen Knibbs
Biography: Karen Middleton
13:45
Seminar Session D: S20: Internationalisation
Lynn Vos, Discipline Lead Marketing, Finance and Accounting, HEA Academy
Biography: Lynn Vos
13:45
Seminar Session D: S21: NSS, KIS and beyond
Amanda Relph, Head of Business Analysis and Statistics Group, Hertfordshire Business School, University of Hertfordshire
Biography: Amanda Relph
13:45
Seminar Session D: S22: Employability
Francesca Walker, Senior Lecturer (Employability Lead)
University of Central Lancashire, Lancashire Business School
Biography: Francesca Walker
13:45
Seminar Session D: S23: Retention and success
Dr Ann Brown, Visiting Senior Lecturer (Information Management); Editor, EJBRM;
Martin Rich, Senior Lecturer in Information Management;
Professor Clive Holtham, Professor of Information Management, Cass Business School, City University London
Martin Rich, Senior Lecturer in Information Management;
Professor Clive Holtham, Professor of Information Management, Cass Business School, City University London
Biography: Dr Ann Brown
13:45
Seminar Session D: D19: Transnational education Discussion group
Caroline Burns and Martin Foo, Northumbria University
Biography: Martin Foo
14:45
Break
15:15
Discussion Groups 5: D20: Employability
CHAIR: Paul Cashian, Director of Learning and Teaching, Faculty of Business, Environment and Society, Coventry University;
Heather Pickard, Programme Director, Fashion Management, University of the Arts
Heather Pickard, Programme Director, Fashion Management, University of the Arts
Biography: Heather Pickard
15:15
Discussion Groups 5: D21:Flexible learning spaces
CHAIR: Martin Rich, Senior Lecturer in Information Management, Cass Business School, City of London University;
Professor Neil Marriott, Deputy Vice-Chancellor;
and Professor Pru Marriott, Head of Department, The University of Winchester
Professor Neil Marriott, Deputy Vice-Chancellor;
and Professor Pru Marriott, Head of Department, The University of Winchester
Biography: Professor Neil Marriott
Biography: Professor Pru Marriott
15:15
Discussion Groups 5: D22: Internationalisation Transnational
Colin Simpson, University of Gloucester and University of Exeter
Biography: Dr Colin Simpson
15:15
Discussion Groups 5: D23: NSS, KIS and beyond
Dr Dave Wesson, Senior Lecturer, Newcastle Business School, University of Northumbria
Biography: Professor Clive Holtham
Biography: Dr David Wesson
15:15
Discussion Groups 5: D24: Employability
David Boughey, Associate Professor in International Business History, Director of Student Engagement, University of Exeter
Biography: Professor David Boughey
15:15
Discussion Groups 5: D25: Learning spaces
CHAIR: Robert Curtis, Associate Dean – Learning & Teaching, Staffordshire University Business School;
Beverly Leeds and Karl Lester, University of Central Lancashire
Beverly Leeds and Karl Lester, University of Central Lancashire
Biography: Karl Lester
15:45
Stream chairs’ summation
16:15
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