Dr Dawn T. Nicholson
Senior Learning and Teaching Fellow
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- BSc Geography and Geology. University of Lancaster 1986
- M.LD Masters Degree in Landscape design. University of Manchester
1988
- Various posts in environmental consultancy, local authority mineral
planning and freelance geoscience consultancy 1988-1997
- Teaching in higher education (engineering geology and geoscience)
1997-2001
- PhD Engineering Geology. University of Leeds 2000
- Senior Lecturer (2001 to 2004) and Senior Learning and Teaching Fellow at MMU (2004-present)
- MA Academic Practice. MMU 2010.
- For contact details click HERE
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Further CV details HERE
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RESEARCH INTERESTS
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Education
- Geography dissertations, creative honours projects, enquiry-based learning research-informed teaching
- Effective formative assessment, peer learning and assessment
- Diversity and equality in the curriculum, developing inclusive curricula
- Technology-enhanced learning (including computer-aided assessment)
- Fieldwork and expedition teaching
- Embedding academic skills in the curriculum
Geomorphology
- Rock weathering processes, materials and landforms
- Enhanced weathering associated with late-lying and perennial snowpatches
- Origin, morphology and development of periglacial rock streams
- Ploughing boulders as agents of downslope sediment transport
- Slope and weathering interactions in landform development
- Rockslope deterioration hazard assessment
- Year 1: Tutorial and Field Activities
- Year 2: Geomorphological Processes
- Year 2: Physical Geography Fieldwork
- Year 3: Arctic, Antarctic and Alpine Systems (Arctic, Antarctic and Alpine Blog)
- Year 3: Applied Geomorphology (Geomorphic Hazards Blog)
- Year 3: Overseas Geomorphology Fieldwork (Norway)
- Year 3: Independent Projects (geomorphology)
- MSc: Natural Hazards and Environmental Change
Further details of teaching HERE
- School: E-Learning Coordinator; Learning and Teaching
- Faculty of Science and Engineering: Senior Learning and Teaching Fellow (Curriculum Development and Innovation); Faculty Academic Development Committee; Faculty Disability Group; Learning and Teaching Good Practice working group
- University: Convenor of Diversity and Inclusion Community of Practice; University Disability Network; Diversity and Equal Opportunities Committee; Quality and Enhancement Sub-Commitee
Further details of inclusive learning project HERE
Room E411
Department of Environmental and Geographical Sciences
Manchester Metropolitan University
Chester Street
Manchester M1 5GD
Tel: 44+ (0)161 247 6232
Fax: 44+ (0)161 247 6318
E-mail: d.nicholson@mmu.ac.uk
Visit the new Arctic, Antarctic and Alpine Blog (contact me if you would like to become a co-author)
Visit the Geomorphic Hazards Blog
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