School grounds biodiversityFunder: Leeds Social Science InstituteThe lab maintains a number of active research projects on various aspects of urban ecology. This new pilot study, kindly funded by a pump-priming grant from the LSSI, is developing novel links across the natural, social, and health sciences to explore the links between biodiversity on school grounds and children's health, education, and environmental attitudes.
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Electronic Resources in Physiology EducationFunder: Physiological SocietyThe shift in emphasis from lecturers as the “sage on the stage” to the “guide at the side” has led to the development of substantial online resources to support novel pedagogical techniques. However, the use of these resources is hindered by a series of barriers: teachers may not be aware of the resources, may not have the knowledge to use them, or may not be able to identify opportunities to use them. This project focuses on quantifying these 1st, 2nd, and 3rd order barriers to the use of online resources in physiology education, and identifying solutions that can enhance physiology education.
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Social Media in Higher EducationFunder: University of LeedsSocial media offer a valuable opportunity to provide a network for students and teachers, both within and outside of the classroom. However, there are often different degrees of comfort with these tools and staff may be completely unfamiliar with many newer platforms. Furthermore, students may be unwilling to share what they see as a “private” space with their university lecturers. This project is evaluating the attitudes of staff and students to different social media in order to produce a toolkit that is both pedagogically appropriate and has the support of both learners and educators.
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