The Learning and Teaching Enhancement Unit (LTEU)
Teaching Reputation
The University of Roehampton has a proud history rooted in teaching. Its
reputation is endorsed by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), The
National Student Survey (NSS) and by other external reviewers of learning and
teaching, such as External Examiners. In the 2012 NSS, the University was ranked
highest within our peer group by students in Teaching. Five of our lecturers have been awarded the prestigious National Teaching Fellowship Awards by the Higher
Education Academy UK
for excellence in teaching and student support.
Learning and Teaching Enhancement
The University has a specialist Unit to enhance teaching and a Learning, Teaching and Assessment
Strategy. This
ensures that all of our lecturers and supporting staff keep up to date with the
kinds of approaches to teaching and assessment which lead to positive learning
experiences for our students. The LTEU
provides a variety of professional development including routes accredited by
the Higher Education Academy (HEA), and the Staff
& Educational Development Association (SEDA).
Approaches to Teaching
At
the University you will find that undergraduate
teaching consists of a variety of lectures, seminars, practical classes and
placements as well as more personalised teaching arranged through research
centres, colleges, Academic Learning Advisors and Personal Tutors. For
postgraduate students, there are taught courses, individual supervision
sessions, research training and skills development. All students are encouraged
to interact with scholars of all levels, including those who are world leaders
in their field.
Student Quotes from NSS 2012:
"Great atmosphere at the University and teachers have a real passion for what
they do and are always willing to help when they can."
"My lecturers are great, I really feel I have
learnt so much from each of them. Also the modules available are so diverse
that I always feel I am learning something new and broadening my understanding."
