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Professor Liz McDowell

National Teaching Fellow 2004 Institution at the time of award: Northumbria University. Liz McDowell was Director of the CETL in Assessment for Learning (AfL) at Northumbria University. The award of CETL status was the culmination of around 10 years of active research and development in assessment with a special focus on the student experience. Liz has worked in academic development roles for many years and still teaches on programmes for new lecturers and in CPD (continuing professional development) and supervises a number of PhD students. Alongside NTFS, Liz holds a personal chair in teaching and learning at her university. Liz is committed to assessment that enables and promotes student success and is working towards this vision at Northumbria and beyond through the CETL AfL.
Year
2004
Institution
University of Cumbria
Job Title
Honorary Professor in Education; Independant Higher Education Consultant
National Teaching Fellow 2004 Institution at the time of award: Northumbria University Liz McDowell was Director of the CETL in Assessment for Learning (AfL) at Northumbria University. The award of CETL status was the culmination of around 10 years of active research and development in assessment with a special focus on the student experience. Liz has worked in academic development roles for many years and still teaches on programmes for new lecturers and in CPD (continuing professional development) and supervises a number of PhD students. Alongside NTFS, Liz holds a personal chair in teaching and learning at her university. Liz is committed to assessment that enables and promotes student success and is working towards this vision at Northumbria and beyond through the CETL AfL.

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