Teaching, learning and assessment is an intrinsic part of academic life and giving our students an excellent learning experience is inherent in everything we do. This section of the website explores aspects of teaching and learning in more detail. Check out our assessment and feedback pages for more detail on those closely related themes.
The Coventry Way
Our approach to teaching and learning is guided by the 2030 Group Strategy and the Education and Student Experience Strategy. The University Group is known for its pioneering approach of Teaching and Learning: The Coventry Way. Explore the Aula resource for more information on what this means for you and your students.
4 Key Principles
The University has a set of 4 key principles to inform our teaching and learning. The learning opportunities we create for our students must be:
- Active - Students actively engage in learning and learning activities
- Applied - Learning is applied with problems and activities as a stimulus for learning.
- Social - Students interact regularly with staff and peers
- Inclusive - Teaching and learning designed to be inclusive and accessible to all.
Have a think about the extent to which your teaching practice relates to these four principles. What might you do to enhance it further across these four dimensions?
You may like to consider joining our Active Learning Community of Practice and/or the institutional Community of Practice for Inclusive Curriculum- click on the links to find out more about each of these groups.
The Teaching Knowledge Base
The content on the AEPD website is complemented by the Teaching Knowledge Base, which provides a wealth of practical, easy-to-follow tips to help you become the best educator you can be. It brings together the expertise of colleagues across the university group to create teaching-focused guides to cover areas such as Learning Design, Engaging students, Assessing students and much more. Take a look and see what you can find to support you in your role.
Further Support
If you need specific support in a particular area, please contact us here and we will work with you and your colleagues to develop your knowledge and skills across teaching, learning and assessment. Alternatively, courses are made available regularly on the Learning and Development portal. Have a look and see if what you need is there.