Susan Caie

Susan Caie is affiliated with the Language Centre at the University of Aberdeen. She specializes in innovative teaching methods, particularly the use of escape rooms as formative assessment tools to enhance student engagement and collaboration. Her work addresses challenges in online learning by fostering peer interaction and metacognitive skills.

Research interests include game-based learning, formative assessment design, and inclusive pedagogy. She has developed escape room activities that integrate university platforms like MyAberdeen, promoting digital literacy and teamwork. Her approach aligns with Aberdeen’s 2040 strategy to widen access and improve learning outcomes.

Dissemination efforts include leading a Learning & Teaching Network session, training over 20 colleagues across 12 departments, and presenting at the BALEAP Technology Enhanced Learning SIG. Her work has been adopted by new tutors and external institutions, demonstrating broad applicability.

Awards:

• Principal’s Teaching Excellence Award (2022-2023)

Advising and grants: No formal grants or student advising listed, but her work influences pedagogical practices across disciplines. Collaboration with colleagues has refined her designs, emphasizing iterative improvement and universal design principles.

Labs/teams: Active in the Pedagogical Inquiry Network and contributes to the Centre for Academic Development’s initiatives on resilient learning communities.