Tailoring peer observation for your tutors at Sydney
In our previous post, Supporting Tutors through Peer Observation, we explored the concept of peer observation, its benefits for tutors, and key features of…
Supporting tutors through Peer Observation
Tutors are often the first point of contact for our students, playing a crucial role in their learning journey. However, these educators, especially those…
Running revision sessions
Students place great value in revision sessions that help them check their progress and feel confident, at least informed, about how well they might…
Five myths about interactive oral assessments and how to get started
What if there was a way to make assessments more engaging, reduce marking time, enhance academic integrity, and assess unit or course learning outcomes…
“The GradCert has reinvigorated my career in ways I would never have expected.”
If you’re a University of Sydney educator looking to stay current with the latest in higher education principles, practices, and tools, consider enrolling in…
H5P: a new addition to Sydney’s educators’ toolkits
H5P is a welcome addition to our educator’s toolkit, filling a gap in educational technology tools that allow us to create active learning experiences…
Power up your preparation for small class teaching
The first classroom that most of us step into as tertiary educators is usually a small, rather than a large one. Small class teaching…
Receive personalised expert review and support for your teaching
Teaching has often been described as a lonely profession. We can be surrounded by students but isolated in our experience and pedagogical decision-making. Stephen…
Maximising student engagement, connection and learning with Mentimeter
Welcome news – online polling tool Mentimeter is now available for all University of Sydney Staff! Engaging students, particularly in large classes, is one…
Using peer review as evidence and improvement of your teaching
The wider uptake of peer review of teaching has the potential to make a valuable contribution to the advancement of higher education — among…