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The Engineering Subject Centre's Teaching Awards 2008
Recognising and rewarding excellence in engineering education.
The finalists of the Engineering Subject Centre Teaching Awards 2007-2008 were given a chance to showcase their teaching practices at EE2008. The Engineering Subject Centre would like to extend their congratulations to all of those awarded and the overall winner, Dave Pearce, Department of Electronics, University of York, who was presented with his award and £500 towards future conference expenses.
Overall winner 2008
Dave Pearce, Department of Electronics, University of York
Impact of Animated Visual Models in Enhancing Student Understanding of Complex Processes - using a series of animated demonstrations and simulations in lectures to allow students to see the operation of the systems and algorithms.
Teaching Award Finalists 2008
Gavin Cutler, Engineering, University of Hull
Creating a Learner-Centred Approach in Product Innovation - providing a simulation where students can adopt learner-centred practice to integrate and apply their knowledge to a self-selected idea (design problem) and provide a real solution within one semester.
Jason Hill, Engineering Systems & Management, Aston University
A Web-based Approach to Teaching Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Engineering - providing an interactive workshop, using media rich materials, video screen capture demos and a high degree of student interaction.
Robert Parkin, Wolfson School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, Loughborough University
Project Based Learning in Mechatronics - encouraging learning by doing in a studio environment with learning support being provided by academic "consultants" who share the student experience.
Anthony Rossiter, Automatic Control and Systems Engineering, University of Sheffield
A Blended Module Design to Engage New Students - engaging students better by rewarding them for adopting regular working.
**Teaching Awards Press Release now available**
Supported by the Engineering Council (UK) 
Related Links:
- Shortlist 2010
- Case Study and finalist details 2009
- Case Study and finalist details 2005-2006
- Case Study and finalist details 2004-2005
- Case Study and finalist details 2003-2004
- HE in FE Awards