Dr Nadine Schaefer

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.

I am acting as reviewer for academic journals such as 'Journal of Geography in Higher Education'.

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.