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Emma Morrison

Areas of Expertise

Academic Reading | Academic Writing | Inclusive Teaching | Peer Assisted Learning and Peer Mentoring | Playful and Creative Learning | Study Skills | Visual Literacy and Multimodal Practices | Widening Participation

Biography

With ten years experience as a Specialist Study Skills tutor (SpLD) in Higher Education, I have acquired Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, a Certificate in Executive Function Coaching (I have developed a six-week programme called ‘STRIVE Executive Function coaching’ course), Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Coaching, and CeP (Certified Education Professional).  I also work as a freelance study skills tutor for a company called Diversity and Ability, a role that I enjoy as I get to support students from arts, as well as science, backgrounds.  I have an educational background in Biology (BSc Hons), which gives me an experiemental approach to learning development and recently I have explored game design (playful learning) and created a card game to help students with presentation skills.  Comedy theatre is something which can be used to help students, and with this in mind,  Improv is a skill which I am encouraging students to develop, and I have created a six week introductory workshop, called ‘SWIFT’ Improv, to inform participants and allow them the opportunity to have a go themselves.  I also have an interest in the emotional repecussions of a dyslexia SpLD diagnosis, besides being a holder of a Mental Health First Aid qualification and an associate member of UMHAN (University Mental Health Advisors Network).

How can I help learning developers?

• Specific Learning Differences (Difficulties) SpLD
• Executive Function Coaching
• Cognitive Behavioural Coaching
• Playful Learning in Scientific Disciplines
• Public Speaking / Presentation skills coaching
• Peer Assisted Academic Life Skills (PAALS) facilitator
• Improv workshops
• CeP holder

Last modified: 13/05/2024