Catherine Walsh

Catherine works in Education Design and Innovation in the Faculty of Medicine and Health, is qualified as a high school English and Drama teacher, and is currently a PhD candidate working on classical receptions. As an Ed Designer she primarily supports the schools of Nursing and Health Sciences and is currently working on supporting student group work. She leads the SWHB PED talks.

Assessment, Core pedagogical principles, Medicine and Health, Offer meaningful assessment, feedback and academic integrity, Use engaging approaches to content delivery 14 October, 2022 17 October, 2022

Group work – rich, meaningful and transformative learning

Group learning is an increasingly popular approach to assessment; it provides opportunities for collaborative and authentic learning experiences. However, it is not without controversy; teachers report…

Core pedagogical principles, Foster a sense of belonging and community, Student experience, Teaching tips 5 November, 2021 5 November, 2021

Helping Students Learn by Using Ancient Memory Devices

When you think of ancient memory devices you might think of a memory palace. This is a memory device used by memory champions to…

Medicine and Health, Off-campus learning, Student experience, Teaching tips 21 August, 2020 21 September, 2020

A style guide to provide clarity and improve students’ experience

Comments shared by students in the semester 1 USS, and presented as a qualitative topic–model analysis at this year’s Symposium by Jess Frawley and Sam Clarke, highlighted something that we know well: students value clear communication and clear expectations. By way of the…