His latest venture involves travelling to the University of Kwazulu-Natal in South Africa to talk about the challenges around e-learning and assessments in higher education. He also recently visited the University of the Sunshine Coast in Australia to talk about the use of technologies in teaching and learning practices. New contacts have also been made with the Multi National Teaching Fellowship Group in the United States, which will give Professor Schofield the opportunity to forge new links and explore new ways of working together.
He explained: “Although I was only awarded the National Teaching Fellowship for Edge Hill University a few months ago it is already having a positive impact and I’m getting a number of requests to visit other universities across the world to share my expertise and knowledge. It’s fantastic to be invited to these places because it is based on recognition from my peers internationally. I feel very privileged to be involved in this work and to be an ambassador for Edge Hill. Being given this fellowship has already opened so many doors and is raising the profile of the University even further, reinforcing our excellent reputation in this area of work. Ultimately, it is benefiting our students and staff and shows our continued commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.”
The award has been made to Professor Schofield for raising the profile of learning and teaching locally, nationally and internationally and in recognition of his success in supporting colleagues and influencing student learning.
Professor Schofield currently leads on teaching and learning development and associated research and contributes to curriculum design and teaching on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Education and Health.
