Reflecting on higher education through a psychological lens
Yesterday, I blogged about the apparent mental health crisis in higher education, affecting both students and staff. Given some of the comments in the media, and from academics on social media, you might be forgiven for thinking that no sane person would ever consider an academic career! Numerous current PhD students are hoping to achieve… Continue reading Counting my (academic) blessings
This morning, I was tagged in a fascinating Twitter discussion about technology in the classroom. When students bring in their laptops, smart phones, or other devices, what are they doing with them? How can we keep them focused on the lesson? What are they doing with their technology, and is it ok? There were several… Continue reading Education, learning technology, and performing seals…?
This morning, I was delighted to hear the Duchess of Cambridge speaking at yesterday’s Royal Foundation’s Mental Health in Education conference (see here for a video, and here for a transcript), and to see the wealth of positive attention she received for her short speech on Twitter (#MHinEducation). The Duchess noted that “The scientific and… Continue reading Mental health in education: A response to the Duchess of Cambridge
The National Student Survey has made universities look carefully at the feedback provided to students, and most have implemented initiatives to improve students’ satisfaction (which has nonetheless remained stubbornly low). This can be a source of frustration for academics, who note glowing external examiners’ reports, hours of diligent commentary on their students’ work, and then… Continue reading Making feedback work for everyone
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