Call for expressions of interest: HEA Social Sciences strategic priorities 2013 - 14

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Subject:	Call for expressions of interest: HEA Social Sciences strategic priorities 2013 - 14
Date:	Thu, 19 Sep 2013 10:08:51 +0100
From:	HEA Social Sciences <news@mail.heacademy.ac.uk>
Reply-To:	HEA Social Sciences <re-12ZA-1UF0K-5FMKHW-BZH6J@mail.heacademy.ac.uk>
To:	d.andrew@qmul.ac.uk <d.andrew@qmul.ac.uk>

Email not displaying correctly? Click here to view it in your browser. Call for expressions of interest: HEA Social Sciences strategic priorities 2013-14 19 September 2013 Throughout 2013–14 we will be focusing on three cross-cluster strategic priorities with the aim of supporting better teaching, learning, assessment and student support practices in active and experiential learning; employability and global citizenship; and, teaching research methods. In addition to these three strategic priorities HEA Social Sciences will support on two further strategic projects focusing on disciplinary areas undergoing significant change - Teacher Education and Law.  Active and experiential learning assessment for active and experiential learning; active and experiential learning for work and at work; active and experiential learning in non-traditional settings. Further details of these strands, the process for expressions of interest and the relevant forms are available via this link. Employability and global citizenship enterprise and entrepreneurship; cultural and ethical competence; learners articulating 'employability'. Further details of these strands, the process for expressions of interest and the relevant forms are available via this link. Teaching research methods communicating quantitative methods (Restricted funding – applications from institutions based in England only); embedding research methods into the curriculum; the re-use of open educational resources (OER) in research methods teaching; teaching mixed methods. Further details of these strands, the process for expressions of interest and the relevant forms are available via this link. Exploring the distinctive contribution of HE to initial teacher education enabling student teachers to undertake practitioner research as part of their professional practice; creating space and time for reflection and critical thinking away from the 'busy-ness' of schools and exploring the value of such spaces (real or virtual); exploring the role that research-informed teaching plays in enabling teachers to respond effectively to issues of diversity and inclusion in their practice and to closing the achievement gap. Further details of these strands the process for expressions of interest and the relevant forms are available via this link. Supporting the future of legal education strengthening the ways in which legal ethics, values and professionalism are taught; legal writing, research and reasoning skills; planning for personal and professional development. Further details of these strands the process for expressions of interest and the relevant forms are available via this link.   About the Higher Education Academy The HEA is a national body for enhancing learning and teaching in higher education in the UK. We work with institutions across the HE system to help bring about change in learning and teaching to improve the outcomes for students. We do this by recognising and rewarding excellent teaching, bringing together people and resources to research and share best practice and by helping influence, shape and implement policy. The HEA supports staff in higher education throughout their career from those who are new to teaching through to senior management. We offer services in 28 disciplines and throughout the UK, and have offices in England, Wales and Scotland. Through the partnership management team we work directly with institutions to understand individual circumstances and priorities and bring together resources to meet them. Owned by Universities UK and Guild HE, the HEA is funded by the four national funding councils, institutional subscriptions and project income. For more recent news, events and funding opportunities, subscribe to Academy Update. Want to unsubscribe or change your details? The Higher Education Academy, Company Limited by Guarantee Registered Number 4931031. Registered Office: The Higher Education Academy, Innovation Way, York Science Park, Heslington, York, YO10 5BR, United Kingdom. Registered as Charity Number 1101607.

 

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