With the new academic year underway, Waterside is a hive of activity, but the campus is busier with an extended visit by extra special guests from overseas. Advertisement Advertisement The 26 academics represent three Chinese universities – Shenyang Jianzhu, Jilin Normal and Changchun – and cover multiple disciplines. Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to Northampton Chronicle and Echo, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you.
They are visiting Northampton to soak up the University’s approach to teaching and learning and will take back home lessons in best practice. During their 12 weeks in and around the town – part of the International Scholarly Exchange Curriculum (ISEC) programme – they will benefit from a series of talks and interactive experiences with UON lecturers, students. Advertisement Advertisement These include digital education (including teaching about fashion), games-based learning and immersive reality, research methods, plus a visit to Delapre Abbey Primary.
It is the first time UON has facilitated an ISEC exchange programme with their partner Beijing Prepare Education & Technology Co. Ltd, supported by academics from all three UON Faculties and its Global Engagement directorate. The programme for the trip means the visiting academics will improve their English language and teaching skills and hone their teaching to align with UK and US styles of being student-centred, using digital technology in class and multiple f.