Dr Kath Linehan
Department of Biomedical Science
The University of Sheffield
Western Bank
Sheffield S10 2TN
United Kingdom
Room: C105 Addison building
Telephone: +44 (0) 114 222 2347
email : k.linehan@sheffield.ac.uk
Career history
- 2003-present: University Lecturer
- 2009-present: HEA Fellow
- 2009: MEd Learning and Teaching for University Lecturers, University of Sheffield
- 2002-2003: Postgraduate Certificate in Education, University of Sheffield.
- 2000-2002: Postdoctoral Researcher, Unit of Ophthalmology, University of Liverpool.
- 2000-2002: Guest Lecturer on the BSc Sports Science course, John Moores University
- 1997-2000: Graduate Teaching Assistant whilst reading for a PhD in Cardiology, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Hull.
- 1994-1997: BSc (Hons) Anatomy and Cell Biology, University of Sheffield.
Learning and Teaching focus
- Developing teaching strategies that enable students in large class sizes to receive an individually tailored learning experience.
- Independent learning. Researching and implementing teaching strategies that are effective in facilitating university students to learn independently.
- The use of technology, such as pod and screencasting, in the teaching of gross anatomy.
National projects and Instituitional projects
- Student Transition and Retention (STAR) project. A chapter documenting this good practice has been included in a book by Antony Cook of Ulster University
- The Academic Skills Hub (TASH)
- Made to Measure-tailoring the learning experience to the individual student.
- Inclusive Learning and Teaching project.
- Student Complex Mental Health project.