Author
Gemma Ahearne
Gemma Ahearne is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Liverpool
5 pieces
Newest first, since December 2022
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From crisis to community: engaging students in post-pandemic classrooms
Gemma Ahearne shows how drawing on lived experience, playful pacing, and radical care keeps students engaged and in the room
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Alternatives to the essay can be inclusive and authentic
Gemma Ahearne explains a way of assessing students that can empower them to navigate complex topics and write persuasively
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Belonging needs to be built into the curriculum
Gemma Ahearne and Lisa Anderson argue that as students struggle with the cost of living, global conflicts, and low engagement, institutions must turn to the curriculum to create community
With Lisa Anderson
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Embedding employability through cross-faculty learning
Matt Jones and Gemma Ahearne explain how an innovative interdisciplinary dissertation module enhanced their students’ sense of belonging, learning outcomes, and employability.
With Matt Jones
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Building bridges: the case for inter-faculty learning
Gemma Ahearne and Matt Murphy argue that in order to prepare students for the workplace, they need to be able to communicate across different disciplines.
With Matt Murphy