Departmental Language, Literacies and Skills: Embedding academic development
Through this programme, we work with staff directly to embed academic language and literacies development at subject level on a range of issues from assignment briefs and feedback, to ways of teaching maths and stats, or working with WP or international students.
Our preference is to embed what we do into programme content, rather than bolt it on so that students get an experience that is subject-specific and relevant to their needs.
Recent contributions have included:
- designing and delivering an academic writing skills module in HLS aimed at improving academic performance among students with protected characteristics
- developing assignment focussed guided reading materials for self-study
- running PhD writing retreats with faculty colleagues
- offering feedback on the inclusivity of assignment briefs for international students
- running numerous workshops within modules on a range of areas that includes critical thinking, presentation skills, reflective writing, and reading.
We are a limited resource with a set number of hours to offer each subject area, but if you would like to explore how we might help in your module or subject area, then please do get in touch by emailing martha.ocurry@brookes.ac.uk.
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