Agenda and Papers - University of Edinburgh

The Programme Committee requires all modules to hold an annual meeting of all
their teachers in order to provide information about the programme and to discuss
feedback received from students and relevant educational enhancements. The
meeting also provides an opportunity for delivery of staff development. Medicine
Graduates for the 21 st Century
Detailed examination of the possibility of adopting the CEFR (Common European
Framework of Reference), a European Union initiative based on the mutual
recognition of language qualifications, with the aim of facilitating educational and
occupational mobility. [Employability]
The Enquiry and Action Learning sequence in several honours courses is a learning
and teaching approach which requires students to undertake independent and
collective research in small groups, identify relevant evidence-based literature,
demonstrate critical and reflective abilities, meet with professionals in practice and
present their findings in class using a variety of media. [Employability] Social Work
The sequence on Skills, Theories and Methods promotes the development of
reflective learning along with professional and personal skills via a process of
supported experiential learning. The sequence involves a specific focus on
communication skills, exploration of group process and engagement with core
practice approaches. Active learning is promoted via simulated application of
discipline-specific theory in order to enhance self awareness and prepare students
for professional practice. [Employability] Social Work
Research –Teaching Linkages
The research culture includes regular evening research seminars which 4 th year
students in particular are encouraged to attend. Islamic & Middle Eastern Studies
Flexible Delivery
The dual role of the e-Learning Lecturer in the Centre for the Advanced Study of the
Arab World, whose brief is combined with undergraduate teaching. Islamic &
Middle Eastern Studies
Use of an online collaborative learning software package is being explored to
enhance communication and support to students while they are away from the
University on placement. [Responding to Student Needs] Social Work
Responding to Student Needs
The standardisation of Year Abroad information into a handbook. Division of
European Languages and Cultures
A Student Support Office handbook provides an overview of the services available to
students and is supplemented by a website, a Facebook page and updates via
Twitter. Working with the Senior Director of Studies, Student Support Officers
provide a tailored training session for academic staff new to the directing role. A
School handbook for Directors of Studies is a valuable reference guide for academic
staff. Roles are clearly delineated between Student Support Officers and Directors of
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