1. Viewpoints Project - viewpoints.ulster.ac.uk
Group 1: Learner Engagement Scenario*
Aim:
• Support Year 1 students’ transition to Higher Education.
Challenge:
• Develop a learner engagement strategy that provides a
supportive learning environment for students in their transition
to Higher Education.
Towards the end of this workshop a volunteer from each group will be
requested to briefly share key group outputs and/or reflections (Note:
there will only be a few minutes available for each group).
Groups may wish to use the spaces provided below to make some notes:
Key group outputs:
Key group reflections:
*Note: you can move tables or consider a different group scenario if you prefer.
The project is helping the University of Ulster address strategic goals “to enhance the
quality of the student learning experience” and “to promote and foster creativity and
innovation in the curriculum” (uses extracts from Teaching and learning Strategy -
http://www.ulster.ac.uk/tls/ )

2. Viewpoints Project - viewpoints.ulster.ac.uk
Group 2: Assessment and Feedback Scenario*
Aim:
• Improve feedback methods among Year 2 students. Provide
opportunities for students to respond to feedback (individual &
group-based).
Challenge:
• Develop an integrated assessment and feedback strategy
making use of tutor, peer and self-assessment.
Towards the end of this workshop a volunteer from each group will be requested
to briefly share key group outputs and/or reflections (Note: there will only be a
few minutes available for each group).
Groups may wish to use the spaces provided below to make some notes:
Key group outputs:
Key group reflections:
*Note: you can move tables or consider a different group scenario if you prefer.
The project is helping the University of Ulster address strategic goals “to enhance the
quality of the student learning experience” and “to promote and foster creativity and
innovation in the curriculum” (uses extracts from Teaching and learning Strategy -
http://www.ulster.ac.uk/tls/ )

3. Viewpoints Project - viewpoints.ulster.ac.uk
Group 3: Information Skills Scenario*
Aim:
• Enable flexible learning opportunities for students during work
placement.
Challenge:
• Develop an information skills strategy that supports students
undertaking coursework (e.g. placement report) on work
placement.
Towards the end of this workshop a volunteer from each group will be requested
to briefly share key group outputs and/or reflections (Note: there will only be a
few minutes available for each group).
Groups may wish to use the spaces provided below to make some notes:
Key group outputs:
Key group reflections:
*Note: you can move tables or consider a different group scenario if you prefer.
The project is helping the University of Ulster address strategic goals “to enhance the
quality of the student learning experience” and “to promote and foster creativity and
innovation in the curriculum” (uses extracts from Teaching and learning Strategy -
http://www.ulster.ac.uk/tls/ )

4. Viewpoints Project - viewpoints.ulster.ac.uk
Group 4: Learner Engagement Scenario*
Aim:
• Increase the employability of graduates during their final year.
Challenge:
• Develop a learner engagement strategy that encourages and
supports curriculum innovations and other initiatives designed
to increase the employability of graduates and promote the
development of life-long learners.
Towards the end of this workshop a volunteer from each group will be requested
to briefly share key group outputs and/or reflections (Note: there will only be a
few minutes available for each group).
Groups may wish to use the spaces provided below to make some notes:
Key group outputs:
Key group reflections:
*Note: you can move tables or consider a different group scenario if you prefer.
The project is helping the University of Ulster address strategic goals “to enhance the
quality of the student learning experience” and “to promote and foster creativity and
innovation in the curriculum” (uses extracts from Teaching and learning Strategy -
http://www.ulster.ac.uk/tls/ )

5. Viewpoints Project - viewpoints.ulster.ac.uk
Group 5: Assessment and Feedback Scenario*
Aim:
• Improve assessment and feedback methods using technology.
Challenge:
• Develop an assessment and feedback strategy that uses
technology to provide more effective means of supporting
teaching and learning.
Towards the end of this workshop a volunteer from each group will be requested
to briefly share key group outputs and/or reflections (Note: there will only be a
few minutes available for each group).
Groups may wish to use the spaces provided below to make some notes:
Key group outputs:
Key group reflections:
*Note: you can move tables or consider a different group scenario if you prefer.
Group 6: Information Skills Scenario*
The project is helping the University of Ulster address strategic goals “to enhance the
quality of the student learning experience” and “to promote and foster creativity and
innovation in the curriculum” (uses extracts from Teaching and learning Strategy -
http://www.ulster.ac.uk/tls/ )

6. Viewpoints Project - viewpoints.ulster.ac.uk
Aim:
• Support learners in their final year as they undertake
dissertations. Develop independent and reflective learners.
Challenge:
• Develop an information skills strategy that bridges the gap
between module-based assignments and independent
research.
Towards the end of this workshop a volunteer from each group will be requested
to briefly share key group outputs and/or reflections (Note: there will only be a
few minutes available for each group).
Groups may wish to use the spaces provided below to make some notes:
Key group outputs:
Key group reflections:
*Note: you can move tables or consider a different group scenario if you prefer.
The project is helping the University of Ulster address strategic goals “to enhance the
quality of the student learning experience” and “to promote and foster creativity and
innovation in the curriculum” (uses extracts from Teaching and learning Strategy -
http://www.ulster.ac.uk/tls/ )