Spotlight shines bright on Walsall College teaching and learning best practice

Walsall College recently hosted the fourth annual Hear Me, See Me – Research in FE event for education professionals.

The event was organised by the Learning Skills Research Network in collaboration with Black Country Colleges and the University of Wolverhampton.

It provided a platform for college staff to promote their expertise, share best practices and  discuss future advancements in learning and skills.

A marketplace section featured advanced practitioners and lecturers presenting research projects, pilot initiatives, vocational training techniques and innovative teaching methodologies.  Topics ranged from sustainability and green skills to AI in education and strategies for enhancing English and maths learning.

Keynote speakers and their themes were:

• Dr Anne Groll – Senior Lecturer, Post Compulsory Education : University of Wolverhampton

The importance of owning or sharing space for community learning

• Professor Matt O’Leary – Professor of Education : Birmingham City University with Sarah Cattell : Walsall College

‘The Unseen Observation Pilot’ – a teacher-centred model of observation, now in its second year of delivery

• Kevin Heys : Walsall College

Feedback on the Coaching and Mentoring Programme in collaboration with the University of Wolverhampton

• Carl Longmore : University of Wolverhampton

Inclusivity as a concept and as a practice in education

• Dr Lou Mycroft

Green Changemakers – A paradigm shift in FE

• Annie Pendrey

Sarah Cattell, Workforce Development and Innovation Manager at the college said: “These events celebrate advancements in further education teaching practices as well as the important relationship between FE and HE.  Our talented and dedicated staff team are strong advocates of this.  Their energy and enthusiasm towards innovative and impactful teaching and learning were there for all to see.”

Sarah added: “It is through events like these that we not only showcase our achievements but also inspire ongoing collaboration and drive to enhance the educational experience for all our learners and the wider communities we serve.”