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Centre for Enhancement of Learning and Teaching

The Centre for Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (CELT) provides inspirational and supportive leadership, services and resources for all staff involved in teaching.

We also aim to drive learning enhancement and pedagogic research, share good practice through inclusive networks, facilitate staff recognition and excellence awards, support innovative curriculum development and promote technologies and skills for e-learning.

Who we are

With expertise across a wide range of disciplines and pedagogical methods the CELT team are available to help, support and advise individual academic staff or programme teams to transform their teaching and learning practices.

Through our Recognition, Award and Reward activities, we support the professional development of teaching staff, providing mentorship, advice and ongoing specialist support to staff at Senior Fellow or above (including our National Teaching Fellows and Vice-Chancellor Teaching Fellows) via the Learning and Teaching Academy. CELT organise a wide range of continuing professional development (CPD) programmes which are open to all staff. Staff from London and Hong Kong can either request webinar delivery or we can provide bespoke training onsite. We are happy to tailor any programme to meet the needs of specific teams.

More information

Email: celt@sunderland.ac.uk

Meet our team

Claire Hoy

Head of Learning and Teaching Enhancement

I am the Head of Learning and Teaching Enhancement for CELT at the University of Sunderland. My role involves supporting the achievement of key learning and teaching enhancement objectives across the University as well as engaging and developing our academic community undertaking the PGCE and Masters in Higher Education. I have over 25 years' experience in organisational leadership and development and 14 years' experience in higher education.

Alan Tree

Teaching Development Co-ordinator

My role is about supporting academic teaching staff who deliver University programms in our three campuses and in our collaborative partners. I produce online and face-to-face courses and provide specific pedagogic development sessions to meet the needs of individuals, subject teams and cross-institution groups. I also manage the operation of the Universitys HEA Fellowship Recognition Scheme.   

Sonya McChristie

Learning Design Manager

I am the Learning Design Manager in the Centre for Enhancement of Learning and Teaching with responsibility for supervising and coordinating the operational work of the Learning Technology Team, ensuring that we provide a comprehensive range of support and development for staff.

Dan Henton

TEL Systems Manager

I am a TEL Systems Manager within the University’s Centre for Enhancement of Learning and Teaching. Primarily I lead on the development and support of the University’s Virtual Learning Environment, Canvas. I also develop learning materials and offer support around classroom based technologies. 

Mel Foster

Learning Technologist/Developer

I am a Learning Technologist/Developer in the University’s Centre for Enhancement of Learning and Teaching, with a specific focus on video based technologies as well as supporting the University’s VLE usage.

James Fawcett

Learning Technologist/Developer

My role is to enable CELT to deliver service excellence by developing and enhancing teaching and learning through opportunities for technological innovation in the University. I use my expertise to provide consultancy with academic and support staff across all faculties and services.

Adam Duell

Learning Technologist

I am a Learning Technologist in the University’s Centre for Enhancement of Learning and Teaching, with a primary focus on VLE support as well other classroom based technologies and mobile learning. In addition to this I also support academics with the creation of online surveys for student feedback. 

Tony Walker

Learning Technologist - Study Online

I am a Learning Technologist in the University’s Centre for Enhancement of Learning and Teaching, with a primary focus supporting Study Online programmes as well as supporting the University’s VLE usage.

Connor Brady

Learning Designer

I am a Learning Designer in the University’s Centre for Enhancement of Learning and Teaching. My role has a focus on working with academic staff to help deliver their module content through the University’s VLE – Canvas.

Tom Large

Learning Designer

I provide support on academic module spaces: assisting content creation on Canvas, the development of interactive learning features and guidance on instructional design practices.

Robbie Diamond

Learning Designer

I work on creating content for various modules including interactive learning tools and helping to improve the visual style and consistency of Canvas modules. 

Hannah Sly

Learning Designer

My primary role is to create learning materials and help academics build module spaces on Canvas.