International Conference on Enhancement and Innovation in Higher Education Crowne Plaza Hotel, Glasgow 9-11 June 2015 Welcome

Jana Jankuliaková Peter Tuka University of Glasgow Museum objects as a resource of effective transition Student helpers: Andreea Roxana Duma Cameron Gibson Alicia Hughes Egle Tamulyte

10 min – Introductory Presentation 30 min – Object handling session and activities within groups 20 min – Getting to know the objects, activities 10 min – Group discussion and evaluation 6 min – Group presentations 10 min – Q&A + Speed dating Running order of the Workshop:

‘Wider Achievement Qualification’ Project

Demonstrate the potential of museum objects in the learning and teaching process Add value to credit-bearing courses at schools by using real museum objects Encourage young pupils to develop their knowledge and transferable skills Smoother transition to higher education or job market ‘Wider Achievement Qualification’ Project

Student led activities Match the objects with their attributes! Critical and analytic thinking Team work Adaptability

Student led activities 30 sec. Public speaking Adaptability Critical Thinking Talk about one object for 30 seconds!

Personal development Leadership Employability

The enhancement of skills and attributes was reciprocal The objects are not age specific and people of different cultural background, education and occupation can effectively learn from them

Let’s play with objects!

60 s

Thank You For Your Attention! Peter Tuka Jana Jankuliaková