Transition to University – 2023 update
What is transition? Transition to university is a critical period for students as they move from high school to tertiary education, return to study,…
A snapshot of student diversity at Sydney
(This article has been updated from the original to include data covering our current students.) Our students come from a variety of countries, backgrounds,…
A snapshot of student diversity at Sydney
Our students come from a variety of countries, backgrounds, and life experiences. The University of Sydney is committed through its visions and values to…
Creating a positive learning environment using classroom norms
The first few weeks of a new semester are vital to creating a sense of belonging for students and setting expectations for the semester…
Learning on and off campus in the new normal – key insights from Sydney students
A few weeks ago during the 2021 Sydney Teaching Symposium, students from a range of faculties, backgrounds, and year levels spoke about their own…
With living voice: the power of oral examinations
The oral exam, sometimes referred to as a “viva voce” or just “viva”, is most commonly associated with the formal defence of a PhD…
Are they even watching? Ask your students to let you know what they are getting out of your videos!
Do you want to know whether your students are benefiting from your carefully developed videos? Ask them to share their reactions by commenting. They…
Multiple choice quizzes for learning – Part 3
Part 3 – MCQs, knowledge transfer and the role of feedback We saw in parts 1 and 2 how MCQs can help activate the…
Multiple choice quizzes for learning – Part 2
Part 2 -MCQs can help reactivate previously known information. We saw in part 1 how retrieval practice, including through practice MCQ testing, helps students…
Multiple choice quizzes for learning- Part 1
Part 1: MCQs – recognition or retrieval? Students often tell us in unit of study surveys and other student feedback how much they appreciate…