Embedding Enterprise into
Core Teaching: Getting to the heart of the matter
Dr Lauren Buck (Biomedical Science), Dr Ali Riley (University of
Sheffield Enterprise)
What is this about?
This session will be focused on the presentation of a case study
of how enterprise skills (authentic problem-solving, true collaboration, taking
action, innovation and creativity) can be embedded in the core curriculum,
despite many of the perceived ‘barriers’ to doing so (e.g. lack of room in the
curriculum, large cohorts, lack of support). The case study is the Organ
Donation project in a Biomedical Science core module (BMS 246: Introduction to
Human Anatomy). As a non-assessed revision exercise, students were tasked with
constructing an organ donation campaign which incorporated their knowledge of
anatomy. They presented their campaigns to a panel of judges, including a
specialist organ donation nurse. In this session, a student will give their
perspective on the module and their reflections on their learning. The session
will include an interactive portion, encouraging all attendees to brainstorm
changes they could make to their core taught modules to develop enterprise and
employability skills.
How will colleagues
benefit?
Colleagues will see a model for including activities that develop
enterprise and employability skills whilst at the same time satisfying the
knowledge-acquisition demands of a core requirement. Colleagues who are
experiencing ‘barriers’ to implementing curricular changes may learn some key
strategies to overcome those barriers. Through the interactive portion of the
session, colleagues will also get a chance to begin developing a plan for their
own taught programmes to incorporate skills development opportunities.
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