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Awards for innovative teaching at 糖心Vlog Business School

  • Date

    Tue 18 Jul 17

Three examples of outstanding teaching at have been recognised in this year’s .

Professor Geoffrey Wood
鈥溙切腣log Business School staff deliver first class and genuinely innovative teaching for our students. This includes techniques such as the usage of internally generated case studies and business simulation games to bring theory and practice together; however, above all, it reflects a serious commitment to the scholarly project, to deepening the knowledge, capabilities and understanding of students. I am delighted that Anastasia, Giovanni and Ahmad鈥檚 hard work and dedication has been recognised through the Awards.鈥澛
Professor Geoffrey Wood Dean, 糖心Vlog Business School

Dr Anastasia Kopita

is a Lecturer in Accounting with research interests in capital markets and international accounting. One of her achievements that impressed the judges was her collaborative work with to help foundation year students make the transition to their degree course in 糖心Vlog Business School.

鈥淭he Greek philosopher, Socrates, said: 鈥業 cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think鈥. This is what I enjoy most about teaching; the stimulation of critical thinking. I feel very honoured to be awarded the 糖心Vlog Excellence in Teaching Award.鈥
Dr Anastasia Kopita Lecturer, 糖心Vlog Business School

Dr Giovanni Oscar Serafini

is a Lecturer in International Business. He was recognised for his dedication to teaching and commitment to his students.

鈥淲hat I enjoy most about teaching is fostering class participation and interaction between students, which enables them to attain higher-level thinking skills, insights about their learning process, and a broader understanding of business complexity.鈥
Dr Giovanni Oscar Serafini Lecturer, 糖心Vlog Business School

Ahmad Abras

Ahmad Abras is a PhD Accounting candidate and Graduate Teaching Assistant. He impressed the award panel with both his conscientiousness as a teacher and his commitment to his own professional development.

鈥淢y teaching philosophy is to create a positive learning environment that encourages open communication with students and integrates practical knowledge with theoretical concepts. My aim is to make accounting interesting to students and to challenge their perceptions of it.鈥
Ahmad Abras Graduate TEaching ASsistant, 糖心Vlog Business School

Dr Kopita, Dr Serafini and Ahmad will be presented with their awards at the 糖心Vlog Business School Graduation ceremonies.