education
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Edge Hill University supports launch of 13th annual dot-art Schools competition
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Edge Hill University is supporting the launch of the 13th annual dot-art Schools programme, an initiative that encourages artistic talent among schoolchildren across the Liverpool City Region.
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Mum of four embarks on a new career in further education, emboldened by Edge Hill's top-rated teacher training
/news/2024/07/rehmatun-mohtat-completes-qualification-at-49-edge-hill-university/
Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching graduate Rehmatun Mohtat is proving it's never too late for a new career direction, completing her latest qualification at 49 years old.
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Dot-Art celebrates young artists with awards ceremony at St George’s Hall and exhibition at Walker Art Gallery
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The creative talents of young artists from across Merseyside were celebrated at a special awards ceremony organised by dot-art.
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Researchers awarded funding for work to improve teenage reading skills
/news/2024/03/researchers-awarded-funding-for-work-to-improve-teenage-reading-skills/
TWO Edge Hill University researchers have received a funding boost for work to improve the teaching of literacy skills to teenagers.
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Voting opens to find Liverpool City Region’s best young artists
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A search for the best young artists in and around Liverpool is reaching the final stages – and art-lovers can have their say by voting online.
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Edge Hill becomes only English university graded Ofsted ‘outstanding’ in all three initial teacher training age phases
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Edge Hill University has become the only higher education institution (HEI) in England to be rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted across all three initial teacher training age phases.
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Learning music the informal way some popular musicians do could inspire more school students
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In a new article for The Conversation, Anna Mariguddi, Lecturer in Education (music specialist), discusses music subjects that are on the decline and how we can inspire school students.
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Trainee teacher praised for giving disaffected pupils the opportunities and encouragement to shine
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A trainee teacher has been awarded an Edge Hill University scholarship for helping improve the life chances of disaffected students in a Pupil Referral Unit.
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Threats of failure motivate some students – but it’s not a technique to use on the whole class
/news/2023/09/threats-of-failure-motivate-some-students-but-its-not-a-technique-to-use-on-the-whole-class/
In a new article for The Conversation Laura Nicholson, Edge Hill University and David Putwain, Liverpool John Moores University, examine the best and worst ways to motivate students to do well.
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Becconsall Heritage Park Project launched by local school children in Hesketh Bank
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The Becconsall Heritage Park project has been launched in Hesketh Bank with a tree planting by local school children, Edge Hill University and members of the park’s board.
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