Wendy Leadbeater, Associate Professor in Biomedical Science and Neil Cocklin, Senior Learning Technologist from Aston Medical School, Aston University on ‘The vision, ethos & constructivist magic behind personal tutoring at Aston Medical School.’
The essence of personal tutoring at Aston Medical School explores how a proactive, structured personal tutoring model was designed and embedded from the launch of a new medical school. The talk outlines the vision behind personal tutoring at Aston, focusing on academic support, professional development, pastoral care, and building a strong sense of community for both students and staff.
It also shares how PebblePad was used to create a longitudinal portfolio spanning the full five-year medical programme, enabling students to capture evidence, reflections, and tutor interactions in one secure workspace. The session reflects on practical design decisions, staff training, continuous iteration, and the benefits of having a single, evolving record of student development over time.
This talk took place at the studio, Birmingham in June 2023.