Calendar of CED Workshops
Curriculum and Education Development Academy - Events - Lancaster University (libcal.com)
CED Workshops
The list of the CED workshops for 2026-27 are available below. Further information about the CEDA Digital Badges introduced in 2026-27 can be found on the Digital Badges webpage.
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Harness small-group structures to create meaningful academic communities.
Workshop Overview:
This introductory session explores how learning sets—small, peer-led groups—can enhance connection, motivation, and reflective practice in university learning environments.
In this workshop, you will begin to consider:
- The purpose and principles behind learning sets
- Practical ways to introduce and facilitate them in courses
- Techniques for promoting trust, dialogue, and shared responsibility
- Strategies to sustain engagement and peer support over time
Who is it for:
- University staff interested in fostering inclusive academic communities
- Academic tutors, module convenors, and student experience teams
- Anyone supporting reflective or peer-based learning initiatives
Why attend:
- Strengthen student belonging and motivation through structured connection
- Learn a flexible approach that enhances wellbeing, engagement, and retention
Facilitator:
Sandra Varey
In Person date:
Wednesday 10th February 2027, 2 – 4 pm
Online date:
Monday 19th April 2027, 10 am-12 pm
PSF 2023 Dimensions:
A1, A2, A4, A5
V1, V2, V5
K1, K2
This workshop is part of the Student Engagement Digital Badge, for details about the Digital Badges please visit the CEDA Digital Badges webpage.
Demystify competence standards and understand their role in inclusive, valid assessment.
Workshop Overview:
This session introduces the concept of competence standards in higher education—clarifying their purpose, regulatory significance, and implications for teaching, learning, and inclusive practice.
In this workshop, you will begin to consider:
- What competence standards are and how they differ from learning outcomes
- How they intersect with disability legislation and reasonable adjustments
- When competence standards can (and can't) be modified
- Strategies for reviewing and writing fair, transparent standards in HE
Who is it for:
- Academic staff setting or reviewing assessment requirements
- Programme and Module leaders, curriculum developers, and accessibility teams
- Anyone involved in ensuring academic rigour and legal compliance
Why attend:
- Avoid common pitfalls in assessment design related to competence standards
- Support inclusion while maintaining standards that reflect essential skills and knowledge
- Leave with clear guidance and examples to apply in course development
Facilitators:
Caroline Briggs
In Person date:
Monday 22nd February 2027, 2 – 4 pm
Online date:
Thursday 25th February, 10 am-12 pm
PSF 2023 Dimensions:
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5
V1, V2
K1, K2
This workshop is part of the Inclusive Education Digital Badge, for details about the Digital Badges please visit the CEDA Digital Badges webpage.
Workshop Overview:
This session helps university educators design assessed groupwork.
In this workshop, you will consider how to:
- Prepare your students for summatively assessed groupwork
- Align module learning outcomes with the assessment
- Explore groupwork assessment methods
Who it is for:
Module leaders
Why attend:
Assessed groupwork can be a challenge to introduce to your students, and fairly assess. This session will address these challenges.
In Person date:
Wednesday 11th November 2026, 2 - 4 pm
Online date:
Monday 8th March 2027, 10 am - 12 pm
PSF 2023 Dimensions:
A1, A2, A3
V1, V2
K1, K2, K4
This workshop is part of the Assessment and Feedback Digital Badge, for details about the Digital Badges please visit the CEDA Digital Badges webpage.
Empower students through active, pre-class learning and purposeful in-class engagement.
Workshop Overview
This session introduces HE educators to the flipped classroom model, offering practical guidance on redesigning lessons for deeper learning and interaction.
In this workshop, you will begin to consider how to:
- Plan pre-class materials that spark curiosity and readiness
- Design in-class activities that drive analysis, discussion, and application
- Manage student expectations and foster engagement
- Evaluate flipped learning outcomes effectively
Who is it for:
- University lecturers and teaching teams exploring active learning strategies
- Educators looking to reenergise lecture-based delivery
- Course designers seeking flexible, student-led formats
Why attend:
- Discover what a flipped classroom looks like in practice
- Increase learner autonomy and critical thinking
- Leave with adaptable templates and examples to pilot your own flipped session
Facilitator:
Sandra Varey
In Person date:
Monday 25th January 2027, 2 – 4 pm
Online date:
Monday 5th April 2027, 10 am-12 pm
PSF 2023 Dimensions:
A1, A2, A4, A5
V1, V2
K1, K2, K3
This workshop is part of the Student Engagement Digital Badge, for details about the Digital Badges please visit the CEDA Digital Badges webpage.
Deliver clear, compelling content—without losing the room.
Workshop Overview:
This session supports university educators in reflecting on, planning and delivering effective lectures that keep engage large groups, keep them focused, active, and connected to core ideas.
In this workshop, you will begin to consider how to:
- Structure lectures for clarity, retention, and engagement and wellbeing
- Use storytelling, visuals, and pacing to enhance delivery
- Embed moments for interaction and reflection - even with 100+ students
- Apply tech-enhanced strategies for feedback and participation in large cohorts
Who is it for:
- University lecturers and teaching assistants delivering large-group sessions
- Educators refining presentation skills or rethinking lecture formats
Why Attend:
- Transform passive lectures into energising learning experiences
- Reduce drop-off and distraction in large-group settings
- Leave with adaptable planning tips and techniques for immediate use
Facilitator:
Ann-Marie Houghton
In Person date:
Monday 26th October 2026, 2 - 4 pm
Online date:
Tuesday 3rd November 2026, 10 am - 12 pm
PSF 2023 Dimensions:
A1, A2, A4, A5
V1, V2, V5
K1, K2
This workshop is part of the Practical Pedagogy Digital Badge, for details about the Digital Badges please visit the CEDA Digital Badges webpage.
Break the mould. Embrace diverse minds in education.
Workshop Overview
This session explores the principles of neurodiversity in university teaching—championing inclusive pedagogy that goes beyond accommodation and actively celebrates cognitive difference.
In this workshop, you will begin to consider how to:
- Understand neurodiversity: autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and more
- Challenge deficit models with strength-based approaches
- Redesign content delivery and assessments for flexibility
- Create psychologically safe classrooms that reduce stigma and stress
- Apply practical changes to communication, environment, and expectations
Who is it for:
- University staff and lecturers seeking inclusive practice
- Disability support teams and learning designers
- Anyone curious about radically student-centred teaching
Why attend:
- Discover how neurodiverse learners thrive in responsive systems
- Build tools to design learning for minds wired outside the "norm"
- Leave with real strategies for adaptation, co-creation, and empowerment
Facilitator:
Caroline Briggs
In Person date:
Wednesday 18th November 2026, 2 - 4 pm
Online date:
Tuesday 17th November 2026, 10 am - 12 pm
PSF 2023 Dimensions:
A1, A2, A4, A5
V1, V2
K1, K2
This workshop is part of the Inclusive Education Digital Badge, for details about the Digital Badges please visit the CEDA Digital Badges webpage.
Design assessments that engage curiosity, showcase individuality, and deepen learning.
Workshop Overview:
This session helps educators explore creative assessment formats that move beyond the traditional exam or essay—without sacrificing academic rigor.
In this workshop, you will begin to consider:
- The principles and benefits of creative assessment in higher education
- Exploring a range of innovative assessment formats that promote student engagement and authentic learning
- How creative assessment can support inclusivity, accessibility, and academic integrity
Who is it for:
- University lecturers and curriculum designers seeking alternatives to conventional assessment
- Course teams revisiting student engagement and equity in evaluation
- Anyone curious about bringing creativity into academic practice
Why attend:
- Discover authentic assessment formats that deepen learning
- Build flexibility into assessments while ensuring clarity and fairness
- Collaborate with peers to share ideas
- Leave with practical ideas to include creative assessments in your teaching
Facilitator:
Ruth Mewis
In Person date:
Wednesday 3rd March 2027, 2 – 4 pm
Online date:
Tuesday 2nd March; 10 am-12 pm
PSF 2023 Dimensions:
A1, A2, A3, A4, A5
V1, V2, V4
K1, K2, K4
This workshop is part of the Assessment and Feedback Digital Badge, for details about the Digital Badges please visit the CEDA Digital Badges webpage.
A hands-on workshop for lecturers to design purposeful, real-world learning outcomes that empower students and enhance teaching.
Join us for a practical and engaging session where you'll:
- Discover how clear learning outcomes can transform your teaching
- Learn to write outcomes that are meaningful, and motivating that can be assessed
- Collaborate with colleagues to refine your own module learning outcomes
Who’s it for?
Staff involved in curriculum design and module development.
Why attend?
Because well-written outcomes don’t just tick boxes—they guide students, shape learning, and make your teaching more impactful.
Facilitator:
Ruth Mewis
In Person date:
Monday 7th December 2026, 2 - 4 pm
Online date:
Thursday 10th December 2026, 10 am - 12 pm
PSF 2023 Dimensions:
A1, A2, A3, A5
V1, V2
This workshop is part of the Curriculum Design Digital Badge, for details about the Digital Badges please visit the CEDA Digital Badges webpage.
Leverage reasonable adjustments to create learning environments that support every student.
Workshop Overview:
This practical session explores how small, intentional changes in teaching can drive big improvements in access, engagement, and success for diverse learners in HE settings.
In this workshop, you will begin to consider how to:
- Understand the legal and pedagogical foundations of reasonable adjustments
- Identify common barriers and effective accommodations
- Embed inclusive practices into module and session design
- Use proactive strategies to reduce reactive interventions
Who is it for:
- University lecturers, personal tutors, and course leaders
- Academic developers, disability support staff, and inclusivity advocates
- Anyone striving to build equitable learning experiences for all students
Why attend:
- Equip yourself to meet diverse student needs with confidence
- Reduce stress around "last-minute" adjustments
- Walk away with a framework for designing inclusively from the start
Facilitator:
Caroline Briggs
In Person date:
Wednesday 7th April 2027, 2 – 4 pm
Online date:
Thursday 15th April 2027, 10 am-12 pm
PSF 2023 Dimensions:
A1, A2, A3, A5
V1, V2
K1, K2
This workshop is part of the Inclusive Education Digital Badge, for details about the Digital Badges please visit the CEDA Digital Badges webpage.
A creative way to think about module design
Workshop Overview:
This hands-on session helps university educators storyboard their modules to improve flow, alignment, and learner experience.
In this workshop, you will begin to consider how to:
- Map learning outcomes to content and activities
- Sequence topics for pedagogical impact
- Identify gaps and overlaps with visual tools
- Create learner-centred module pathways
Who it is for:
- University lecturers, Programme leads, and module convenors
- Anyone revising or designing modules for better coherence and engagement
Why attend:
- See your module from a student's perspective
- Enhance transparency, structure, and learning flow
- Walk away with a storyboard that's ready to build from
Facilitator:
Amanda Chapman
In Person date:
Wednesday 7th October 2026, 2 - 4 pm
Online date:
Thursday 12th November 2026, 10 am - 12 pm
PSF 2023 Dimensions:
A1, A2, A4, A5
V1, V2
K1, K2, K4
This workshop is part of the Curriculum Design Digital Badge, for details about the Digital Badges please visit the CEDA Digital Badges webpage.
An effective way to deliver better feedback
Workshop Overview:
This interactive workshop will identify different methods of feedback
In this workshop, you will begin to:
- Consider the language you use when writing/delivering feedback
- Mitigate any negative impact of receiving feedback
- Write constructive feedback with actionable point
Who it is for:
University lecturers, Programme leads, module convenors and those supporting students in other ways
Why attend:
- Gain some insights into how feedback is received
- Enhance your own feedback practice
In Person date:
Monday 18th January 2027, 2 - 4 pm
Online date:
Friday 22nd January 2027, 10 am - 12 pm
PSF 2023 Dimensions:
V1, V2, V4,
K1, K2,
A1, A3, A4
This workshop is part of the Assessment and Feedback Digital Badge, for details about the Digital Badges please visit the CEDA Digital Badges webpage.
Curriculum and Education Development (CED) Workshops
The following are standalone Curriculum and Education Development workshops:
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The Introduction to Teaching for Lancaster (ITL) workshop can either be taken as a stand-alone workshop or as the first mandatory workshop for the Associate Teacher Programme (ATP). This induction course is designed to help postgraduates, researchers and others involved in modest amounts of demonstrating or seminar teaching to address some of the basic skills and understanding they will need for their work. It assumes that participants have little or no previous teaching experience and that you will be engaged in some teaching in the academic year 2025/26.
Please read our information on access statement and cancellation chargesfor these workshops.
This workshop explores how to build, maintain, and proactively manage effective student-supervisor relationships using the UKCGE framework.
In this workshop, you will begin to consider:
- The core principles of the UKCGE framework and how they apply to supervisory relationships
- Expectations and responsibilities of both students and supervisors
- Techniques for building trust and maintaining effective communication
- Strategies for navigating common challenges and resolving conflicts
- A practical toolkit for proactively managing your role in the supervisory dynamic
- Lancaster's rules and regulations relating to PhD Supervision
- Opportunities to reflect on your current practices and share insights with peers
Who is it for:
This workshop is designed for postgraduate research supervisors at all career stages-whether you're newly appointed or looking to refresh and refine your approach. It's ideal for those who want to deepen their understanding of supervisory dynamics and foster more productive, supportive relationships with their students.
Why attend:
Supervisory relationships are at the heart of successful research journeys. By attending, you'll gain actionable strategies to enhance your practice, address concerns in a safe and supportive environment, and connect with fellow supervisors to exchange ideas and build useful connections. You'll leave with renewed confidence, a toolkit of resources, and a clearer sense of how to navigate the complexities of supervision with empathy and effectiveness.
Facilitator: Steve Hutchinson
This In Person workshop is offered twice in 2026-27 (please select one date only):
Tuesday 1 December 2026, 9.30 am - 4.30 pm
Tuesday 1 April 2027, 9.30 am - 4.30 pm
Please read our information on access statement and cancellation chargesfor these workshops.
Please note Principal Fellowship (PF) is for experienced members of staff at Lancaster University who are eligible and considering seeking professional recognition for their strategic educational leadership against Descriptor 4 of the PSF2023.
For further information about the requirements and expectations for Principal Fellowship, please email us at ceda@lancaster.ac.uk
Short Online courses
The below are self-directed courses which can be completed online at your own pace.
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The Your context and your development short course will help you understand how your unique context affects your practice and development.
The Collecting student feedback short course supports you to explore ways to collect feedback from students in order to support your evaluation of the effectiveness of your educational practices.
The Developing practice through reflection short course aims to help you explore what reflective practice is.
The Observation of professional practice short course will help you to explore what observation of teaching is and plan how to undertake it.
The Exploring the Professional Standards Framework (PSF) 2023 short course aims to help you to explore the PSF 2023, the Dimensions and Descriptors.
The Mentoring for Curriculum Education Development Academy (CEDA) provision short course is for teaching mentors supporting participants undertaking Curriculum Education Development Academy (CEDA) programmes (ATP, PGCEP, ATLAS). and will explore the role and expectations of the mentor.
An interactive, self-directed Engaging Student Online (asynchronous) short course (approximately 2 hours). Completion of this course will show on your individual People XD training record.
An interactive, self-directed Engaging Students online (live session) short course (approximately 1 hour). Completion of this course will show on your individual CoreHR training record.
Video resource providing a narrative rationale for the design of the How to Teach Online: a course design summary course, by the course designer, Dr Kyungmee Lee.
CEDA Access Statement and Cancellation Policy
Please read the information on access statement and cancellation charges which applies to all our workshops.