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23 Sep 2021: Traditionally the language of attainment gaps has focused on students’ underachievement or lack of attainment, whereas it should focus on the institutional culture, curriculum and pedagogy” (Degree Attainment Gaps, 2020).. ... UDL purposefully

29 Jun 2021: In a competitive AHSS category, Dr Kitov's efforts to use formative assessment to deliver improved learning outcomes in the context of the problem-based Economics Tripos received a special commendation

15 Sep 2021: Dr Barclay has taken Cambridge’s programme, nationally recognised for its excellence, and used it to lead the development of a national curriculum. ... His lectures set complex scientific material within a rich social, economic and cultural context, in

23 Sep 2021: Can awarding gaps be fixed simply by diversifying the curriculum or changing assessment? ... inclusive curriculum design. inclusive assessment. inclusive teaching. inclusive learning environments. inclusive staff and student engagement.

24 Sep 2021: Representation in the curriculum: a lack of role models, and of material relevant to them in the curriculum, and a lack of opportunity to bring their perspectives to their education, were ... It is increasingly recognised that the issues and challenges

12 Aug 2021: the academic cycle from teaching and learning practices, assessment design, through to ongoing curriculum enhancement. ... By being clear about expectations, many issues related to the ‘hidden curriculum’ will be bypassed..

12 Aug 2021: A five-year research project based on student-staff partnership aiming to investigate the potential causes underlying awarding gaps experienced by specific student cohorts at Cambridge.

15 Sep 2021: should be designed-in as core to the curriculum for all. .

12 Aug 2021: In summary This section addresses the practicalities of providing content notes. Content notes should be specific and refer to the nature of the content so that students are able to prepare in an informed way.

13 Dec 2021: Access guides for teaching and learning spaces Two years ago the University of Cambridge partnered with AccessAble to create guides that give detailed access and sensory information about different sites and spaces across the University.

6 Jan 2021: CHESREC will meet once a term, when they will consider applications for Stage 3: Full Review. Please ensure that your applications are submitted at least one week before the committee meeting date, or they may not be added to the agenda papers.

15 Sep 2021: broader blended curriculum.

17 May 2021: We are pleased to announce the launch of the Black Advisory Hub website. This website, comprising the first phase of the Black Advisory Hub rollout, is intended to act as a student-facing hub of information and support for Black students at the

27 Sep 2021: To help with our curriculum re-design process, we hired an education lead. ... Office for Students (2020) Inclusive curriculum: BME attainment gap, Closing the Attainment Gap Project.

23 Sep 2021: This new toolkit is intended to act as a briefing for all those interested in understanding the awarding gaps experienced by some cohorts of students and the University's commitment to eliminating these awarding gaps.

15 Sep 2021: Cycle 1 of the APP Participatory Action Research Project (2019-20) The student co-researchers in Cycle 1 of the APP Participatory Action Research Project identified a number of possible reasons for the awarding gaps experienced by some students at

25 Jun 2021: He regularly revises his teaching curriculum, especially with an eye to access and diversity issues. ... She developed the Medical Ethics and Law curriculum as an integrated theme across the three years of the clinical course.

12 Aug 2021: To understand what specific learning, teaching, assessment or curriculum interventions might have a positive impact on student progression and achievement, the Cambridge Centre for Teaching & Learning was tasked with undertaking the

12 Aug 2021: We hope this guidance is useful to all members of the University, and have provided some suggestions of next practical steps that individuals can take depending on your role. We would particularly welcome examples of effective use of content notes

13 Dec 2021: Learning Design Toolkit | Moodle. Informed by the ABC Curriculum Design methods of UCL, the Learning Design Toolkit has been developed with Cambridge practices in mind to help facilitate iterative developments to

19 Feb 2021: Ethical considerations Core ethical principles should be followed whether you are designing your study for a publishable research outcome or evaluating teaching and learning for your own purposes or internal discussion.

20 Oct 2021: Booking is now open for the Mind the Gap workshop series, an opportunity for staff to engage in discussion about awarding gaps. The series will explore what the current available data tell us about awarding gaps in course and College contexts and

19 Oct 2021: Accommodations benefit one person at a time, but accessible and inclusive practice can benefit everyone who interacts with your material. Beginning with Moodle, the guidance below is designed to support you in creating a supportive and accessible

21 Jan 2021: The Technology Enabled Learning Service (TEL) assists staff in the design and delivery of excellent teaching and learning particularly supporting development of blended educational experiences.

30 Sep 2021: As Cambridge embraces widening participation, the emerging attention to awarding gaps incudes the recognition that the ‘hidden curriculum’ around examination practices can privilege particular cohorts of students over others. ... The hidden

15 Sep 2021: She has completely redesigned the Papworth curriculum, making it more logical and educationally coherent. ... Her educational activities span not only her own clinical specialty but also wider involvement in curriculum design, assessment and quality

12 Aug 2021: Please click the question text to view the response.

12 Aug 2021: It may intersect with pastoral support within Colleges and in many cases will involve integration of academic skills development into the curriculum or educational practices.

15 Sep 2021: Specific outputs that have come out of Cambridge's Action & Participation Plan: Participatory Action Research Project.

17 Feb 2021: The Technology-Enabled Learning (TEL) Service is a new team situated within Education Services, created to support University staff in the transition to greater blended teaching and learning in the wake of the pandemic and in support of longer-term

11 Aug 2021: Inclusion encompasses more than access to higher education; it also involves the teaching, learning, assessment and curricula experienced by students after they arrive and throughout their course of study.

4 Mar 2021: The terms of reference for the Cambridge Higher Education Research Ethics Committee are: To receive details of any research involving human participants or personal data carried out by members of staff or students conducting research on teaching and

21 Apr 2021: The Centre for Teaching & Learning is delighted to announce the 2021 winners of the Pilkington Prize as follows: Dr David Clifford Faculty of English Homerton College Dr Elizabeth Fistein School of Clinical Medicine Lucy Cavendish College Prof.

12 Aug 2021: In summary A content note is a verbal or written notice that precedes potentially sensitive content. They flag content which may be distressing - to anyone, particularly those with related experiences - and/or triggering to those with PTSD or

12 Aug 2021: Curriculum scholars propose key questions which should be considered in the process of curriculum design. ... The higher education sector generally follows and outcome-based approach to curriculum design informed by [constructive alignment].

15 Sep 2021: This project explored the extent to which Black British students felt adequately supported by mentors or mentoring networks at Cambridge.

20 Aug 2021: How to collaborate with students in the same space in realtime

12 Aug 2021: Introduction These webpages provide guidance on the use of content notes (sometimes known as 'content warnings' or 'trigger warnings') in a university context.

6 May 2021: Students and staff from across the collegiate University are warmly welcomed to the launch of Cambridge's new Black Advisory Hub. This online launch will be hosted by a team of student co-creators who were involved in the development of the Hub.

11 Aug 2021: Student Submission on the 2019-20 Access & Participation Plan Submitting student feedback to the Office for Students Access and Participation Plans (APP) set out how higher education providers will improve equality of opportunity for

15 Sep 2021: Common themes In order for students to utilise content notes in the most effective way, they should be specific and clearly refer to the nature of the content being discussed, read or presented.

16 Sep 2021: Inclusive Teaching & Learning: Disabled Students An interactive online course designed to help staff develop an understanding of best practice in the design and delivery of inclusive teaching and learning, with a specific focus on how the practical

15 Sep 2021: This project explored the concept of 'Cambridge Time' and how it might penalise or impact disabled students with mental health conditions.

24 Sep 2021: The previous section provided an overview of what we know about awarding gaps from available statistical data: we have identified that these gaps exist, across the sector and within Cambridge, although the reason for these gaps has been unclear.

22 Feb 2021: Registration is now open for the Cambridge Teaching Forum 2021, which will be held online on Monday 19 April.

13 Dec 2021: George Cowperthwaite is a second-year PhD student studying Quantum Computing at Girton College, having completed his undergraduate studies in Mathematics at Cambridge in 2020.

15 Sep 2021: This project explored whether Black British students and staff at Cambridge would benefit from a centralised source of advice and educational support, such as an Advisory Hub.

15 Sep 2021: There are a wide variety of ways to implement content notes, and some may be more or less appropriate depending on course structure and content, teaching style, material format, etc. Below are descriptions of some practices which may be appropriate,

23 Sep 2021: This section of the Mind the Gap Toolkit sets out a summary of the evidence on identified disparities in student attainment, and points to further sources of information.

15 Oct 2021: Applications are open for the role of Project Associate for the new Black Advisory Hub. The Project Associate will be responsible for coordinating the ongoing development of the Black Advisory Hub and the delivery of a range of programmes aiming to