The Academic Dean of Coventry University London has been awarded a National Teaching Fellowship by Advance HE for her outstanding contribution to excellent teaching in higher education in the UK. Dr Hany Wells joined Coventry University London in September 2019 as Associate Dean for Student Experience and Quality Assurance and has since led a range…
A simple classroom activity involving a classic childhood staple, LEGO, could improve children’s maths and spatial ability, leading researchers to demand for policymakers to shake up the school curricula and teachers’ professional development. A new study, led by the University of Surrey, tested incorporating LEGO building into the daily teaching curriculum, leading to tangible improvements…
Collaboration has a positive impact on the whole school community. Not only can it lead to improved self-efficacy, effectiveness and instructional quality in teachers, but it also contributes to student achievement. Collaboration amongst the teaching community can positively impact feelings of job satisfaction by fostering a sense of community and reducing feelings of stress. Creating…
