Writing Course Learning Outcomes that strengthen quality, clarity and integrity
When students have crossed the stage at their graduation and have left the Great Hall one last time, how do we know what they…
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…
Partnering with students to transform teaching and learning
The University of Sydney has a long history of staff and students working in partnership. In 2023 the nominated practitioners in student-faculty partnership came…
How academics are using peer review to boost their teaching skills and enhance their career
Peer review for teaching is an observation and evaluation of teaching practices by colleagues. A common barrier to teachers engaging in peer review is…
“I am not a customer”
At this year’s 2023 Sydney Teaching Symposium, educators learnt about students-as-partners in a unique session hosted and co-facilitated by Business School Lecturer, Dr Maria…
Make students part(ners) of your teaching
Universities spend a lot of time thinking and talking about students. From how we improve teaching on a day-to-day basis, through to how we…
What is a rubric?
Why use marking rubrics? Assessments are important educational tools, but they can cause confusion and stress if academic expectations are not clear. Some students…
Fellowship workshops for 2023 – learn how to write a successful application
If you are an educator at the University of Sydney looking seeking fellowship recognition it is not too late to submit an application for…
Why “good teachers” do more harm than good
Good teachers have an immovable place in the cultural landscape of education. Kind, dedicated, wise, knowledgeable, altruistic, good teachers do it for the love…