CLIPP Curriculum and Learning Development Team

Background

Anne gained a BSc (Hons) Environmental Science (1991) and a PGCE in Secondary Science (1992) at the University of Wolverhampton. Anne joined the University as a lecturer in geography and environmental science in 1996 and gained her PhD in 1999. In 2002 she was promoted to principal lecturer with responsibility for coordinating learning and teaching in the School of Applied Sciences. Anne was appointed Senior Learning and Teaching Research Fellow in the Institute for Learning Enhancement in 2006, coordinating learning and teaching research across the University and leading the development and validation of the Doctor of Education (Professional Practice in HE route).

Anne joined Aston University as the Head of Curriculum and Learner Development in May 2008. She has led the implementation of the single VLE at Aston and is chair of the Curriculum and Learner Development Working Group and the Blackboard User Group. Anne is also the Programme Director for the Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Practice in Higher Education. She will also be working with staff and students across the University in curriculum and learner development, including facilitating the dissemination of good practice and the implementation of blended and flexible learning to enhance student learning and achievement.

Anne has had a range of experience in curriculum development in her subject (Geography and Environmental Science), in learning and teaching and internationally in the modernisation and internationalisation of curricula. More recently Anne has been involved in the development of professional and employer-focused curricula and accreditation, and she continues in this role at Aston.

Research Interests

Pedagogic research interests include experiential and work-based learning; podcasting for learning enhancement; and international collaboration. Most recently Anne has been re-initiating research in curriculum development with partners in Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary and the Russian Federation to evaluate international collaborative working.

Subject research is focused on aquatic and estuarine management.

Memberships

• Fellow of the HE Academy 
• Member of Society for Research into Higher Education
• DEFRA appointed member of the Midlands Regional Flood Defence Committee (executive committee of the Environment Agency).
• Member of the Mentoring and Befriending Foundation

Publications & Conference Presentations

Publications

Wheeler, A., Young, C., Oliver, K. and Smith, J. (accepted) Study Skills and Geography and Environmental Fieldwork, Planet

Yeats, R., Reddy, P., Wheeler, A., Senior, C. and Murray, J. (accepted) What a difference a writing centre makes: a small scale study. Journal of Education and Training

Halstead, A., Jerome, M. and Wheeler, A. (accepted) Inspiring young people to engage in engineering education: The Aston University Engineering Academy Birmingham. Proceedings of the EE2010 conference, Aston University.

Halstead, A. and Wheeler, A. (2009) Enhancing reflective professional practice through the use of an ePortfolio: A UK case study. In Same places, different spaces. Proceedings ascilite. Auckland 2009, 6-10 December 2009

Wheeler, A. and Yeats, R. (2009) Embedding e-Portfolios for effective lifelong learning: a case study. Proceedings of the 8th European Conference on e-Learning, University of Bari, Italy, 28-30 October 2009 ISBN: 978-1-906638-51-1

Wheeler, A. (Ed) (2008) Learning and Teaching Projects 2005 – 2007: Enhancing the student experience. University of Wolverhampton. ISBN 978-0-9560611-0-2

Ribchester, C., France, D. and Wheeler, A. (2008) Podcasting: A Tool for Enhancing Assessment Feedback. IN The Fourth ‘Education in a Changing Environment’ Conference Book. ISBN-10 1-932886-13-3

France, D. and Wheeler, A. (2007) Reflections on Using Podcasting for Student Feedback. Planet 18, 9-12.

Wheeler, A., Smith, J.P., Rydant, A. and Larin, S. (2005) The Role of International Staff and Student Collaboration in the Enhancement of the Geographic Curriculum. IN Changing Horizons in Geography Education (Eds: Donert, K. & Charzynski, P). ISBN 83-7443-012-5.

Wheeler, A., Smith, J., Luckhurst, D., Biscomb, K. and Phillips, M. (2004) The Introduction of ICT in Fieldwork to Enhance Student Learning. Learning and Teaching Projects 2003-2004. Ed. H.Gale, University of Wolverhampton ISBN 0-9542116-4-2.

Smith, J., Wheeler, A., Pybus, C., Puttonen, A., Loczy, D., Gooz, L. and Ruzicka, M. (2001) The Development of an International Module in Environmental Education. Proceedings of the Environmental Training in Engineering Education Conference.  University of Florence, 14 – 17 November 2001.

Smith, J. and Wheeler, A. (2000) Environmental Management for Sustainability IN: Cohn et al. (Eds) Sustainable Management of Industrial and Urban Areas: Student Manual. University of Silesia. ISBN 83-226-1043-2.

Trueman, I. and Wheeler, A. (2000) Nature Conservation Management Plans. IN: Cohn et al. (Eds) Sustainable Management of Industrial and Urban Areas: Student Manual. University of Silesia. ISBN 83-226-1043-2.

Invited Keynote Lectures

‘Building capacity and providing support for HE staff engaged in pedagogic research’ at the ‘HE lecturers researching HE issues’ event sponsored by SRHE/SEDA. SRHE, London. 13^th November 2007.

‘Implementation of the European Credit Transfer System’ lecture at the curriculum dissemination conference at Tyumen State University, Russian Federation, 14 April 2004.

‘Management Structures at the University of Wolverhampton’ lecture at the Second Regional University Conference at Niyregyhaza College, Hungary. 5 – 6 October, 2001.

‘Quality Assurance in the Curriculum’ lecture at EU Tempus dissemination conference on ‘Quality Systems in HE’ at Niyregyhaza College, 28 March – 1 April, 2001.

‘Evaluation of the Restructuring of the Biology Curriculum’ lecture at the curriculum dissemination conference at the University of Silesia, Poland. 26 February 2001.

Conference Presentations

Yeats, R. and Wheeler, A. (2009) Work-based Learning and e-Portfolios: a practioner's perspective. Telling Stories Conference. University of Wolverhampton, 10-11 June 2009

Wheeler, A., Bishop, G., Yeats, R. and Dark, P. (2009) When Two Become One: Managing Implementation and Facilitating Institutional Benefits. European Blackboard Conference. Barcelona, 6 – 8 April 2009.

Wheeler, A. and Smith, J. (2008) Student Participation in International Practitioner Networks. Royal Geographical Society Annual Conference. London, 27 – 28 August 2008.

France, D., Ribchester, C. and Wheeler, A. (2008) Podcasting student feedback: perceptions and experiences. American Association of Geographers International Conference. Boston, 14-19 April 2008.

Wheeler, A. (2008) Promotion and support of pedagogic research at the University of Wolverhampton. The Role and Significance of Pedagogic Research in HE conference. University of Middlesex (CETL), 18 March 2008. Invited Speaker

Ribchester, C., France, D. and Wheeler, A. (2007) Podcasting: A tool for enhancing assessment feedback? Education in a changing environment conference. University of Salford, September 2007.

Wheeler, A., Oliver, K., Smith, J., Young, C. and Bates, M. (2006) Playing the Field: Study Skills in Geography and Environmental Science. Developing Skills for Study in Higher Education Conference University of Wolverhampton, 28 June 2006.

Wheeler, A. (2006) The Introduction of ICT in Fieldwork to Enhance the Student Experience. American Association of Geographers International Conference. Chicago. 7-11 March 2006.