ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT CASE STUDIES – SHARING PRACTICE
This case study template has been designed to capture and share effective and innovative practices
aimed at supporting student experiences across the University. Such case studies include accounts of
how teaching methods have been adapted by academic colleagues to examples of tailored learning
spaces offered by library services and others; notwithstanding other professional services such as
UniHub, the Students’ Union and Employability who among others are instrumental to the student
experience.
The template is offered on one page and should be no more than two pages when completed. Case
studies should, as guided below, indicate relevance and potential for the described activity to be
applied elsewhere. Images and web links are very much welcome.
Title: <meaningful, short descriptive title>
Summary: <Brief summary of what the case study covers.>
What was done:
<Please give a description of the case study including the theme(s)/topics(s) it relates to (please see
list overleaf). It would be helpful if this could include the stage of development (e.g. whether the
practice is new or established).>
Links to key themes/topics :
 <include name of relevant theme/topic(s) here>
 <include name of relevant theme/topic(s) here>
Motivation and aims:
<A brief outline of the reasons behind the practice described - its purpose and benefits. What change
was it intended to make or problem was it designed to solve?>
Successes and lessons learnt:
<A brief outline of what works well, any particular challenges faced and how these were addressed. If
possible please comment on the approach taken to evaluation and understanding the impact and
effectiveness of the practice described. Please also say if you are planning any changes or further
developments >
Scalability and transferability:
<is this practice scalable and transferable? What is the potential for it being expanded and/or run
elsewhere in the University? A brief outline of workload commitments in setting up and maintaining
the practice would also be useful>
Further information:
<e.g. website or publications, materials used, presentation slides, screen shots, testimonials>
<a couple of quotes from students or staff illustrating the case study would be particularly useful>
Location of practice: <academic School or support service>
Author <of case study> and contact for further information:
<This could be two different people. Include email contact details.>
Date: <for this version of the case study text>
Permission to publish on public web page: <Y/N>
Template adapted from University of Edinburgh (http://www.ed.ac.uk/institute-academic-development/learningteaching/staff/advice/practice/case-studies-wiki)
who adapted it from JISC and SHEEC case studies, JT 30/4/13; updated 9/5/13, 11/6/13, 25/6/13
Key words: themes & topics: Please select one or more relevant themes. This list is not exhaustive
and case studies outside these areas are also invited.
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Teaching on my course
Assessment and Feedback
Academic Support
Organisation and Management
Learning Resources
Personal Development
Student Partnerships
Ways in which case studies may be used:
1)
Non-edited case studies (any suggested changes to be confirmed by the author) will be
presented via the Centre for Academic Practice Enhancement internal web pages and
downloadable as PDF documents by all colleagues.
2)
As a benefit to the schools/professional services and upon request bulk case studies originating
from a particular school or service may be requested by emailing [email protected]
3)
With the permission of authors edited case studies may be presented on public web pages.
Case studies may also, with the permission of authors, be highlighted at conferences and
authors invited to present around them.
Any questions regarding this document should be emailed to [email protected]
Template adapted from University of Edinburgh (http://www.ed.ac.uk/institute-academic-development/learningteaching/staff/advice/practice/case-studies-wiki)
who adapted it from JISC and SHEEC case studies, JT 30/4/13; updated 9/5/13, 11/6/13, 25/6/13