2. COLLABORATIVE; SUSTAINABLE; EXCELLENT: TEACHING AND LEARNING ENHANCEMENT IN IRISH HIGHER EDUCATION Ireland’s National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

3. Purpose of the National Forum

4. National Forum Enhancement Theme Enhancement themes aim to mobilise attention and effort on tackling key area of common interest and concern and integrates all parts of the work plan

5. The National Forum Work Plan

6. National Forum Work plan  Partnership and collaboration – T&L / disciplinary networks  Professional Development – research, consultation, professional development framework for those who teach in Irish HE  Building digital capacity - incl. development of Digital Roadmap for Ireland, Strategic and leadership perspectives on building digital capacity, TEL survey insights etc  Teaching Experts/Learning impact awards - Main LI insights: COURAGE, CARE, CREATIVITY, COMMUNICATION, COMMITMENT  Scholarship in teaching and learning – Scholarships, National seminar series, How ISSE can enhance Teaching and Learning, Funded research projects etc

7. Teaching and Learning Scholarship Scholarships: transformative approaches to using technology in HE teaching  Discipline-specific interventions that support learning  Key skills development in higher education  Principles of universal design for learning to support diverse learning groups  Effective pedagogical practice within and across academic disciplines  The characteristics of effective teachers and teaching environments Focused research projects incl. review of transitions research literature, analysis of data relating to non-completion, review of impact of retention interventions etc

8. Full details and updates from the National Forum: www.teachingandlearning.ie