A snapshot of student diversity at Sydney
(This article has been updated from the original and the 2022 version to include data covering our current students.) Our students come from a variety…
(This article has been updated from the original and the 2022 version to include data covering our current students.) Our students come from a variety…
Why use marking rubrics? Assessments are important educational tools, but they can cause confusion and stress if academic expectations are not clear. Some students…
What is transition? Transition to university is a critical period for students as they move from high school to tertiary education, return to study,…
(This article has been updated from the original to include data covering our current students.) Our students come from a variety of countries, backgrounds,…
Our students come from a variety of countries, backgrounds, and life experiences. The University of Sydney is committed through its visions and values to…
The first few weeks of a new semester are vital to creating a sense of belonging for students and setting expectations for the semester…
A few weeks ago during the 2021 Sydney Teaching Symposium, students from a range of faculties, backgrounds, and year levels spoke about their own…
The oral exam, sometimes referred to as a “viva voce” or just “viva”, is most commonly associated with the formal defence of a PhD…
Do you want to know whether your students are benefiting from your carefully developed videos? Ask them to share their reactions by commenting. They…
Part 3 – MCQs, knowledge transfer and the role of feedback We saw in parts 1 and 2 how MCQs can help activate the…