Nadine Schaefer

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Dr Nadine Schaefer

Educational Developer
Educational Development - Academic Development (Library and Academic Development)

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The Global Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Nadine's work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

Goal 04: SDG 4 - Quality EducationGoal 05: SDG 5 - Gender EqualityGoal 16: SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

About Nadine

I am an Educational Developer at the Educational Development Team with a strong interest in student voice and participatory research approaches. I am particularly interested in the theoretical, practical and pedagogical dimensions of research methodologies and methods and issues of quality and impact in HE contexts. 

I have been involved with a range of projects including:

  • a HEFCE funded project exploring the value of using research methods learning as a proxi measure for Learning Gain. As part of this we developed a learning toolkit for HE and FE contexts to support staff and student learning in this area. For further information, please have a look at: 
  • research identifying the education development needs of elected sabbatical officers to inform policy and practice in the area of student voice and student engagement.
  • evaluations of the impact of the Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Education (PGCert ClinEd) and PGCAP at the University of Plymouth on participant's pedagogical understandings, practice and professional careers.
Currently, I am involved in a study exploring the impact of a buddy scheme on international students' (and their buddies') learning and well-being via a mixed method approach. Findings from this study aim to inform further research and practice.

Teaching

My teaching focuses in particular on:

Educational research - theory and practice

Quality assurance in HE environments

Student voice within (and beyond) HE contexts

I am particularly interested in ethics, voice and empowerment, students as agents/partners, creative and participatory pedagogical approaches.

Contact Nadine

+44 1752 586679