Dr Jessie Paterson
Lecturer in Student Learning
Contact details
Address
- Street
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The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Easter Bush Campus
Midlothian - City
- Post code
- EH25 9RG
Availability
Willingness to take Ph.D. students: Yes
Background
I graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Agricultural Chemistry from the University of Glasgow and then carried out a PhD in 'Factors influencing the availability of cobalt in soils, uptake by herbage and ruminant health and productivity’ from University of Glasgow (with Scottish Agricultural College, Ayr). I then worked for eight years as a Specialist Advisor in major and trace elements for the SAC before taking over the management of the Analytical Services Department, Scottish Agricultural College, Edinburgh.
In 1999, I joined the University of Edinburgh and worked in the School of Divinity initially as the Computing Officer and latterly as E-learning and IT Advisor. During that time, I developed a strong interest in student support and in particular supporting students with their learning. In 2012, I joined the R(D)SVS initially as a Teaching Fellow and more recently as a Lecturer in Student Learning.
Qualifications
Doctor of Science, The University of Glasgow Factors influencing the availability of cobalt in soils, uptake by herbage and ruminant health and productivity Bachelor of Science, The University of Glasgow
Postgraduate Diploma (distinction) e-learning from University of Edinburgh
Senior Fellow Higher Education Academy
Responsibilities & affiliations
UG teaching staff, PG teaching staff, Student support
Undergraduate teaching
Year 1
Professional & Clinical Skills 1
Year GEP
The Animal Body, Professional & Clinical Skills GEP
Year 2
Student Selected Component 1
Year 3
Professional & Clinical Skills 3
Year 4
Professional & Clinical Skills 4
Year 5
Student Selected Component 2
Postgraduate teaching
All Years
Professional Development
PG (MSc Taught courses)
Academic Study Skills for Postgraduate Students
Research summary
Student learning, study skills support (including the use of Peers), student assessment, learning and assessment generally
Current research interests
I am interested in all aspects of student learning and how we can support our students through their time at University. I have a particular interest in how this can be facilitated through the use of peers (students in later years of the degree) as well as how as academics can support student development and understanding of what works for them.-
Where do I belong? How a sense of identity with vet school and university impacts veterinary student wellbeing.
Research output: Contribution to Conference › Abstract (Published) -
Horsing Around: Playful learning in the veterinary curriculum
Research output: Contribution to Conference › Paper (Published) -
Peer-led academic support for pre-arrival students of the BVM&S Degree program
(8 pages)
In:
Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, pp. 481-488
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3138/jvme.1017-149r
Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article (E-pub ahead of print) -
What question? Enabling dialogue between students and their teachers
In:
Journal of Perspectives in Applied Academic Practice, pp. 108-112
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14297/jpaap.v6i2.324
Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article (Published) -
Beginning a conversation on teaching about empathy in practice
In:
Journal of Perspectives in Applied Academic Practice
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14297/jpaap.v6i2.316
Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article (Published) -
Lessons Learned from Teaching Multiple Massive Open Online Courses in Veterinary Education
In:
Journal of Perspectives in Applied Academic Practice
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14297/jpaap.v6i2.353
Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article (Published) -
Engagement with a Faculty Development Programme: motivators and participation levels
Research output: Contribution to Conference › Abstract (Published) -
Enhancing engagement and creating community with a school-based Edinburgh Teaching Award
Research output: Contribution to Conference › Abstract (Published) -
Foundation Skills for Veterinary Medical Research
Research output: › Chapter (peer-reviewed) (Published) -
Building engagement with a longitudinal faculty development programme
Research output: Contribution to Conference › Abstract (Published)