MEQ resources: Teaching

These four questions in the MEQ cover the teaching on the module. Teaching is defined for students as including all live activity such as on campus lectures, seminars and lab sessions, and online live lectures and seminars.

Please click on the questions below for guidance.

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

Guidance

  • Consider performing peer-led teaching observations to share best practice across the school.  
  • Consider identifying the most challenging subjects within the module and provide additional resources to support students understanding (e.g. external videos, staff-produced videos, worksheets etc.) 
  • Get in touch with the Academic Development Team to explore opportunities for training on teaching practices.  

Recommended Resources

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

Guidance 

  • Consider performing peer-led teaching observations to share best practice across the school.  
  • Consider exploring the reading list on student engagement and apply those strategies in your teaching.  
  • Get in touch with the Academic Development Team to explore opportunities on teaching practices. 

Recommended Resources 

 

How often is the module intellectually stimulating?

Guidance 

  • Consider performing peer-led teaching observations to share best practice across the school.  
  • Consider reviewing parts of the delivery of the module and provide up-to-date and authentic case studies.  
  • Get in touch with the Academic Development Team to explore opportunities for training on learning design.  

Recommended Resources 

How often does the module challenge you to achieve your best work?

Guidance 

  • Consider whether the module offers opportunities for formative tasks for students where they can track their progress.  
  • Consider whether the students are being motivated through the design and delivery of the module. 
  • Get in touch with the Academic Development Team to explore opportunities for training on learning design  

Recommended Resources 

  • AEPD contact details: AEPD@coventry.ac.uk