Dharini Balasubramaniam Computer Science Adapting to Increasing Student Numbers while Retaining Core Aspects of Teaching Dharini Balasubramaniam Computer Science
Some numbers Year UG PGT NSS CS1002 UG Intake Overall 2013/14 92 44 168 67 1st 2014/15 116 61 190 57 2015/16 150 101 257 81 3rd 2016/17 170 120 321 100 LT Dissemination Oct 2016
Core aspects of teaching School community Small group teaching Availability of resources (staff time, lab machines, etc) Quality and timeliness of coursework feedback Managing diverse backgrounds of first year UG & MSc students Incorporating latest research and technological developments into teaching LT Dissemination Oct 2016
Necessary changes Shared working spaces Repeating some classes Timetabling changes Reorganising lab and teaching spaces Admin support for work that does not require academic judgement LT Dissemination Oct 2016
School initiatives Autochecking (not automarking) Sub-honours Marking team Demonstrator support in different labs for 1st and 2nd years Separation of marking and tutoring Honours & MSc Additional teaching effort for large modules Regular reviews of programmes and teaching LT Dissemination Oct 2016
Useful university initiatives / policies Lecture capture Academic alerts LT Dissemination Oct 2016