LibAnswers: CLaSS

​CLaSS stands for the Centre for Learning and Study Support.

The CLaSS team work with undergraduate, postgraduate and research students, who are studying full-time, part-time and by distance learning. All students can need help and advice at some point in their studies. Below are some examples of what the CLaSS team can help with:

• First year undergraduate - learn about simple strategies to help you to plan that first assignment.
• Second year undergraduate - discover practical approaches to critical analysis in your academic writing.
• Final year undergraduate - use guidance and support for your final dissertation.
• Postgraduate and research students - make use of advice about studying at a higher level - maybe after some time out of education.

Meet the CLaSS Team

Louise Buckingham

Head of Library Teaching and Learning

Louise is the Head of Library Learning and Teaching services. She coordinates the work of CLaSS and develops a range of academic support services offered by the team.

Kinga Bochenska

Lecturer in Learning Development

Kinga has recently joined the CLaSS team and is working towards development of online synchronous and asynchronous provision.

Arina Cirstea

Senior Lecturer in Learning Development

Arina supports the academic writing development of students at all levels. Her role within the team focuses on enhancing the English Language provision for both international and home students. She is also interested in developing multimodal resources to enhance learning. Her PhD explored the intersections between gender, spirituality and urban geography, and she continues to have an interest in strategies to mitigate the impact of textual and spatial power structures on individual development.

Jason Eyre

Senior Lecturer in Learning Development

Jason teaches on courses across the university but works most closely with the faculty of Arts, Design and Humanities. He has responsibility for developing peer-led learning (including peer mentoring and peer tutoring) and staff writing development. He has an interest in disciplinarity and the role of context in learning, and is currently undertaking a PhD in the philosophy of education at the UCL Institute of Education

Emily Forster

Lecturer in Learning Development

Emily works with students from across the university, in tutorials, drop ins and workshops, but has particular link to the faculty of Business and Law. She has responsibility within the team for provision for disabled students. Her research interests are developing inclusive teaching in Higher Education and her PhD was on the transitions to adulthood of disabled young people.

Zara Hooley

Senior Lecturer in Learning Development

Zara provides support to DMU’s Health and Life Science Faculty. She facilitates learning development workshops and tutors students on a one-to-one basis. Zara has particular interests in digital learning and systems design to enhance the student learning experience. In addition to her role in the CLaSS team, she is currently undertaking a PhD in the area of family sociology and is an active member of DMU’s Centre for Reproduction Research.

Tracy Slawson

Senior Lecturer in Learning Development

Tracy works with students from across the university and holds responsibility within the team for work with students who have specific learning differences.