About Us
The Centre for Academic & Professional Development works to enhance and develop learning and teaching across the University. In particular, we:
- promote excellence in student learning through effective teaching and assessment,
- promote reflective pedagogic practice and engagement with learning and teaching research,
- run the PgCert in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education and support staff who aim to gain membership of Higher Education Academy,
- help the Academic Schools in providing high quality learning support to students, including advice on key skills and effective learning,
- run the new Effective Learning Tutor service for all students on a multi-campus basis,
- promote an inclusive curriculum,
- manage the University's Blackboard virtual learning environment, and promote the development of elearning and blended learning,
- take a lead in promoting and supporting innovation and research in learning and teaching, including hosting conferences and developing projects (such as the Classroom of the Future and ISLE Project),
- lead the development of the My Linc system for Personal Development Plans for students.
If you would like to know more about our work, contact the relevant staff member listed in our CAPD staff section.
Centre for Academic and Professional Development
University of the West of Scotland
Paisley PA1 2BE
Scotland
Phone: 0141 848 3621
Fax: 0141 848 3822