Name Dr Risn Nash

Department Department of Natural Sciences

Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology

Teaching Courses Learning, Teaching and Assessment (Postgraduate Diploma)

undertaken 2015-present
The diploma is being undertaken through a combination of several single
subject award certification each a 10-credit module in Galway Mayo Institute of
Technology:
E-portfolio (2017)
Student Centred Learning (2016)
Technology Enhanced Learning (2015)

Other courses Personal and Executive Coaching (Advanced Diploma) 2015

Kingstown College, Dublin
The diploma essentially covers the development and enhancement of key skills
and behaviours as a Coach. The programme covered various topics including:
Innovative coaching and powerful questioning techniques, appreciative enquiry
and coaching interventions, coaching competencies including NLP and
Organisational focus. Career management tools and transformational coaching
including positive psychology, leadership and team coaching.

Courses and Integrating Creative and Critical Thinking - Norman J. Jackson, (2017)
workshops Reflective Practice Jenny Moon (2017)
Ocean Science Communication Tools UNESCO/IOC, IODE/Ocean
attended
Teacher (2016)
Inspirefest Fresh perspectives on leadership, innovation & diversity in
STEM (2015)
Mark Recapture workshop - Mick Baines (2014)
Monitoring the impacts of climate change on rocky shore species Dr
Crouch MBA (2014)
Restoration of peat bogs Catherine OConnell IPCC (2013)
Seabirds and migration Dick Coombe, Birdwatch Ireland (2010)
Marine mammals Padraig Whooley, IWDG (2009)
Digital Photography (Creative) Dave McKane, Digital Beginners (2009)
Science communication (beginners & advanced) ESConeT (2008)
Project Management Ernie Phillips, Irish Times Training. (2005)
Strategies for Effective Research Supervision Prof Tony Fell (2004)
The Art of Lecturing Prof. H. McDermott, NUI, Galway (2004)

Lectures attended The Challenges of Online Assessment: Authenticity, Integrity, Security.

- Gavin Clinch, (Programme Manager, IT Sligo) (2017)
What kinds of changes in teaching make the most positive impact in
students ongoing experience in transition? - Prof Peter Ford (Education
consultant) (2015)
Teaching in Higher Education - Mary Flemming (NUIG) (2015)

Online Courses Research Integrity - Epigium Course GMIT (2017 - present)

Master Class in Scientific Publication - NATURE (2016)
Supervising Masters & Doctoral Students Epigium Course GMIT(2016)