Good Practice in Teaching (University of Manchester)

Ep 27: Bridging the Employability Gap for International and Minoritised Students with Loretta Anthony-Okeke

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 06:00:08 +0000

In this episode of the Good Practice in Teaching podcast, Sarah Dyer, Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning, talks to Loretta Anthony-Okeke about the Advance HE project ‘Student Knowledge Exchange Re-Imagined’

Minoritised and international students face unique challenges in Higher Education, which can lead to gaps in attainment and employment. The project seeks to address these issues by developing strategies that enhance career readiness and align with evolving industry demands. Sarah and Loretta also reflect on the experience of co-producing an Advance HE project.

Loretta Anthony-Okeke is a Senior Lecturer in Education in the Manchester Institute of Education (MIE), Associate Director of Widening Participation in the School of Environment, Education and Development (SEED) at the University of Manchester, and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

This podcast is brought to you by the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Manchester.

Transcript: https://sites.manchester.ac.uk/humteachlearn/episode_27_loretta_anthony_okeke_transcript/

Student Knowledge Exchange Framework and Impact Tool: https://www.advance-he.ac.uk/knowledge-hub/student-knowledge-exchange-re-imagined

Information about the project: https://advance-he.ac.uk/membership/collaborative-development-fund-2023-24/student-knowledge-exchange-re-imagined

Panel discussion 'The Future of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education' featuring Loretta and Charlene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_vX2au2ZuY

More information about the conference can be found here: https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/umitl/events/itl-conference/itl-teaching-and-learning-conference-2024/

Ep26: Sustainable Development in Teaching and Learning with Mandi Banks Gatenby and Helen Perkins

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 07:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the Good Practice in Teaching Podcast, Sarah Dyer, Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning at the University of Manchester, talks with Mandi Banks Gatenby, Lecturer in Digital Technologies, and Helen Perkins, Learning Designer. They discuss the challenges and innovative strategies for integrating sustainable development into university teaching.

Mandi and Helen share their experiences from the Association for Learning Design's Educating for Sustainable Development bootcamp, highlighting the collaborative approach to unit design. They explain how the CoDesignS ESD Toolkit, based on UNESCO Sustainable Development Goals, helps create effective and sustainable learning units.

The episode also delves into the intersection of sustainable development and inclusive learning, emphasising the importance of fostering a sense of belonging and empathy among students.

Links

Association for Learning Design Education for Sustainable Development

Environmental sustainability in the curriculum – Faculty Academy Website

OneHE - care and equity-based activities

Creative Universities by Anke Schwittay

Podcast Transcript

Ep25: Celebrating Excellence: Minjie Xing's NTF Award Reflections

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0000

In this podcast episode, Sarah Dyer, our Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning, talks to Minjie Xing, recipient of the National Teaching Fellowship Award. They discuss her innovative methods in teaching Chinese, accommodating students of diverse backgrounds and proficiency levels, emphasising active learning through interactive strategies like pairing students with native Chinese speakers. Minjie also talks about utilising digital tools to connect students with real-life Chinese culture and setting up a business Chinese programme. Additionally, she reflects on her contributions to colleagues' professional development and the application process for the National Teaching Fellowship.

Transcript: https://sites.manchester.ac.uk/humteachlearn/wp-content/uploads/sites/205/2024/11/Episode_25_Minjie_Xing_Transcript.pdf

Ep 24: Using Social Media in Your Teaching with Sofia Izquierdo Sanchez and Will Tayler

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Welcome to the Good Practice in Teaching podcast from the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Manchester. Sarah Dyer, our Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning talks to guests about what works well in teaching, assessment and student support.

In this episode Sarah talks to Sofia Izquierdo Sanchez, senior lecturer in the Department of Economics at Manchester, and Will Tayler, Lecturer in Economics at Lancaster University, about how they use social media in their teaching.

Links:

Instagram: Transforming Higher Education Engagement Beyond the Classroom (blog post):

https://sites.manchester.ac.uk/humteachlearn/2024/07/02/instagram-transforming-engagement/

The Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/dailylifeecon

The webpage with resources: https://sites.google.com/view/dailylifeecon/

Sofia: Sofia.izquierdosanchez@manchester.ac.uk Will Tayler: w.tayler@lancaster.ac.uk

Transcript:

https://sites.manchester.ac.uk/humteachlearn/wp-content/uploads/sites/205/2024/07/Episode_24_Sofia_Izquierdo_Sanchez_Transcript.pdf

Ep 23: Addressing Differential Attainment with Asieh Shomali

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the Good Practice in Teaching podcast from the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Manchester. In this episode, our Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning, Sarah Dyer, speaks to Asieh Shomali, from the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health. They discuss the research project Asieh is undertaking alongside Adam Danquah and Gabrielle Finn looking at the differential attainment gap of students with protected and non-protected characteristics.

Links

Addressing Differential Attainment website

Ep 22: Building trust through student co-creation with Mario Pezzino

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000

In this episode, our Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning, Sarah Dyer, speaks to Mario Pezzino, who is Director of Teaching and Learning in the School of Social Sciences, and a Professor of Economics.

Sarah and Mario discuss the process of co-creating class materials with students, and its effect on student outcomes.

Links

Co-creating and co-delivering resources with students, blog post by Mario Pezzino on the Good Practice Library: https://sites.manchester.ac.uk/humteachlearn/2023/11/07/co-creating-and-co-delivering-resources-with-students/

Elizabeth Cleaver “Teaching and Learning in Higher Education: Disciplinary Approaches to Educational Enquiry” https://uk.sagepub.com/en-gb/eur/teaching-and-learning-in-higher-education/book254155

Bovill, C., Cook-Sather, A., Felten, P., Millard, L. and Moore-Cherry, N. (2016), Addressing potential challenges in co-creating learning and teaching: overcoming resistance, navigating institutional norms and ensuring inclusivity in student−staff partnerships, Higher Education, 71, 195−208. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10734-015-9896-4

Mario Pezzino and Andrea Enrico Riganti, 2022, Co-creation of teaching resources and co-teaching, https://doi.org/10.53593/n3523a

Ep 21: Engaging Marginalised Students with John Roache

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 06:00:00 +0000

In this episode Sarah Dyer, our Chair in Digital Education, chats to John Roache, a lecturer from English, American Studies and Creative Writing. Sarah and John discuss ways in which digital annotation might help HE educators to address issues of student marginality both inside and outside the classroom.

In the Good Practice in Teaching Podcast we talk to staff in the Faculty of Humanities at The University of Manchester about what works well in teaching, assessment and student support.

Link to John’s project with the Institute of Teaching and Learning:

Institute of Teaching and Learning Projects

Link to transcript:

John Roache Transcript

Ep 20: Creating Joyful Assessment with Stephanie Sodero

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +0000

This episode features a discussion between Sarah Dyer, our Digital Chair in Education, and Stephanie Sodero, a lecturer in Climate Change and Health in our Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute.

Sarah and Stephanie discuss setting assessments that allow students to engage with academic material emotionally, intellectually and creatively, and that are a joy to mark.

Links:

Full Transcript

Stephanie’s Climate Gallery website

Body Art, Apps and Parties: Stephanie’s blog post in the Good Practice Library

Creative Universities by Anke Schwittay

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Ep 19: SEED: Social Media in Education with Mark Carrigan

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 05:00:00 +0000

In episode 19, we are joined by Mark Carrigan, Lecturer in Education and programme director for the Digital Technologies Communication and Education MA course. Mark's work as a digital sociologist has led him to lead research and publications on social media, digital platforms and emerging technologies.

https://research.manchester.ac.uk/en/persons/mark.carrigan

Transcript: http://hummedia.manchester.ac.uk/faculty/elearning/podcasts/good_practice_in_teaching/Episode_19_Mark_Carrigan_Transcript.pdf

Music: Vignette Skies (royalty free music)

Ep 18: Outstanding Teaching with Chika Watanabe

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 06:00:00 +0000

In this episode Hannah Cobb is joined by Chika Watanabe, winner of the 2021 Faculty of Humanities Outstanding Teaching Award. They explore what students want, being inspired by Ungrading, and how to implement alternative forms of assessment.

Transcript: http://hummedia.manchester.ac.uk/faculty/elearning/podcasts/good_practice_in_teaching/Episode_18_Chika_Watanabe_Transcript.pdf

Links:

Ungrading by Susan D. Blum (book)

Ungrading by Susan D. Blum (blog post)

How to Ungrade by Jesse Stommel (blog post)

Ep 17: SEED: Working Together with Colleagues to Support Innovation and Excellence in Teaching and Learning with Peter Kahn

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 06:00:00 +0000

In episode 17, we are joined by Peter Kahn, Professor of Digital Education and Digital Chair for SEED. He shares his experience of working in teaching and learning and plans for initiatives and innovations to support colleagues working together in SEED.

Transcript: http://hummedia.manchester.ac.uk/faculty/elearning/podcasts/good_practice_in_teaching/Episode_17_Peter_Kahn_Transcript.pdf

Music: Vignette Skies (royalty free music)

Ep 16: Student-Centred Review of Assessment and Feedback with Gillian Ulph and Elly Aspey

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 06:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Hannah Cobb meets Gillian Ulph and Elly Aspey from The University of Manchester Law School. Gillian and Elly talk us through the process and benefits of undertaking a student-centred review of assessment and feedback.

Transcript: http://hummedia.manchester.ac.uk/faculty/elearning/podcasts/good_practice_in_teaching/Episode_16_Ulph_Aspey_Transcript.docx

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Ep 15: Digital Education with Mairéad Pratschke

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Hannah Cobb meets Mairéad Pratschke, new Chair in Digital Education in the School of Arts Languages and Cultures (SALC). Join us to find out more about Mairéad's journey from lecturer/researcher in Film and History, to working in the EdTech industry, and back into Higher Education. Learn how she has fused her experience in recent roles and hear a 'trailer' for the future of digital in SALC. A must-listen for those in the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures, as well as lots of interesting reflections for those in other schools and universities.

Learn more about the Teaching Innovation Collective (UoM staff only): https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/salc/teaching-and-supervision/teaching-innovation/collective/

Full transcript: http://hummedia.manchester.ac.uk/faculty/elearning/podcasts/good_practice_in_teaching/Episode_15_Mairead_Pratschke_Transcript.docx

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Ep 14: Size and Shape Update with David Spendlove

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 10:55:00 +0000

In this episode, Hannah Cobb welcomes back David Spendlove for an update on the Size and Shape programme.

To learn more about the Learning Design service (UoM staff only): https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/humanities/teaching-support/elearning/training/held/

Full transcript: http://hummedia.manchester.ac.uk/faculty/elearning/podcasts/good_practice_in_teaching/Episode_14_David_Spendlove_Transcript_Nov_2022.docx

Music by ScandinavianSoundDesign (https://www.pond5.com)

Ep 13: SEED: Learning Technology and Face-to-Face Teaching with Amanda Banks Gatenby

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 08:35:00 +0000

In episode 13, we are joined by Amanda Banks Gatenby, Associate Director of Teaching and Learning, Distance and e-Learning within SEED. We talk about the return to face-to-face teaching and the use of technology used to support distance learning. Mandi is a lecturer in Digital Technologies, Communication and Education (Manchester Institute for Education).

Transcript: http://hummedia.manchester.ac.uk/faculty/elearning/podcasts/good_practice_in_teaching/Episode_13_ABG_Transcript.docx

Music: Vignette Skies (royalty free music)

Ep 12: Size and Shape with David Spendlove

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0000

In this month's podcast, Becki Bennett chats to David Spendlove about what the university's Size and Shape project means for the Faculty of Humanities.

If you would like to discuss Size and Shape further, David can be contacted at David.Spendlove@manchester.ac.uk.

Full transcript:

http://hummedia.manchester.ac.uk/faculty/elearning/podcasts/good_practice_in_teaching/Episode_12_David_Spendlove_Transcript.docx

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Ep 11: Embedding Accessibility with Wendell Kimper

Wed, 11 May 2022 05:00:00 +0000

In episode 11, Becki Bennett chats to Wendell Kimper, lecturer in linguistics in the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures. Wendell is working on a project looking at the embedding of accessibility into our teaching and learning practice.

Becki and Wendell discuss the importance of accessibility and provide examples of good practice. They also talk about offering choice not only when and where assessments can be taken, but also in the modes of assessment.

Full transcript:

http://hummedia.manchester.ac.uk/faculty/elearning/podcasts/good_practice_in_teaching/Episode_11_Wendell_Kimper_Transcript.docx

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Ep 10: SEED: Karenne Sylvester and Gamification in Education

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 10:01:37 +0000

In episode 10, Karenne Sylvester from the Humanities eLearning Team, talks about Gamification in Education. Karenne draws on her knowledge and experience from her MA in Education Technology and three-year diploma in games, design and development at Future Works, Manchester.

Transcript: http://hummedia.manchester.ac.uk/faculty/elearning/podcasts/good_practice_in_teaching/Episode_10_Karenne_Sylvester_Transcript.docx

Music: Vignette Skies (royalty free music)

Ep 09: Innovative Assessment with Employers with Ali Owrak

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000

In our second episode with Ali Owrak of Alliance Manchester Business School, Becki Bennett and Ali chat about how he created assessments with employers, transforming employability scores for his graduates.

Full transcript:

http://hummedia.manchester.ac.uk/faculty/elearning/podcasts/good_practice_in_teaching/Episode_09_Ali_Owrak_Employability_Transcript.docx

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Ep 08: Co-designing Curriculum with Ali Owrak

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Becki Bennett talks to Ali Owrak from Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) about co-designing curriculum. Ali and his academic colleagues worked with students to redesign the curriculum for their programme, resulting in improved NSS scores and winning Programme of the Year.

Look out for a future podcast where Ali shares his experience creating assessments with companies, transforming employability scores for their graduates.

Full transcript: http://hummedia.manchester.ac.uk/faculty/elearning/podcasts/good_practice_in_teaching/Episode_08_Ali_Owrak_Codesigning_Transcript.docx

Music by ScandinavianSoundDesign (https://www.pond5.com)

Ep 07: SEED: Dr Joanne Tippett & M. Sanderson on lessons in Dual Delivery

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 10:51:06 +0000

In this longer edition of the podcast, Rachel Willder talks to Dr Joanne Tippett and Matthew Sanderson about their experience of teaching with Dual Delivery, how to keep students engaged and the running of breakout rooms in teaching.

Full Transcript here

Music Vignette Skies (royalty free music)

Ep 06: SEED: Matthew Sanderson on Dual Delivery and Field courses

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 15:57:01 +0000

Rachel Willder talks to Matthew Sanderson about running field courses with Dual Delivery and offers some tips that they learned whilst running them.

Full transcript here

Music Vignette Skies (royalty free music)

Ep 05: Dan Foulder Discusses the Effect of the Pandemic on Our First Year Students

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 09:48:44 +0000

In this episode, Dan Foulder, shares his thoughts with us on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the delivery of teaching and learning for our 1st year students.

Full transcript available here.

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Ep 04: SEED: Matthew Sanderson and Engagement with Online Learners

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 14:01:44 +0000

Rachel Willder talks to Matthew Sanderson about Dual Delivery and engaging with online learners

Full transcript here

Music Vignette Skies (royalty free music)

Ep.03: Dual Delivery with Huw Morgan

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 14:00:25 +0000

In this podcast, Huw Morgan (AMBS) tells us about his experience of dual teaching large lectures and how students engaged. He also shares some tips and lessons learned.

Full transcript available.

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Ep.02: Innovative Assessment and Student Community - Student Radio Programmes with Dr. Melanie Giles

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 13:58:17 +0000

Professor Becki Bennett talks with Dr. Melanie Giles about assessing students who produce a collaborative radio programme. More information about the project: https://sites.manchester.ac.uk/humteachlearn/2021/07/01/group-radio-podcast/

Full transcript here.

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Ep.01: Dual Delivery Method of Teaching with Miriam Firth

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0000

Professor Becki Bennett talks with Dr. Miriam Firth about using the Dual Delivery method of teaching, and her first experiences of teaching simultaneously on campus to both in-class and online students.

Full transcript here.

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