Managing difficult conversations in the classroom
byWith around 75,000 students at The University of Sydney it should come as no surprise that occasionally they, and we, might feel differently about…
Be human
Open to the possibilities: reconnecting with students through languages and cultures
byDr Kylie Giblett teaches in Germanic Studies in the School of Languages and Cultures. I met Kylie at a recent teaching day for the…
Being human together – insights from students and teachers at the 2022 Sydney Teaching Symposium roundtable
byIt’s the middle of 2022 and we’ve had two and a half very strange years at Sydney. Two and a half years of figuring…
Relationships are not enough: What it takes for students to belong
byFor a long time, I’ve been waxing lyrical about the importance of relationships in higher education, particularly the relationships that teachers form with students,…
Research and reflections on being a ‘good’ teacher
byThe Sydney Law School hosts several legal education seminars each year, and theme for 2022 is Award Winning Teachers. In April, the series was…
Disconnection and humanising teaching
byRecently there have been reports of a growing phenomenon of disconnection among students in the media. I’m sure that many of us can relate…
Well-being first: Building relationships in online teaching spaces
byPhillip Poulton and Rachel Yoo are PhD candidates and tutors in the Sydney School of Education and Social Work, and also qualified primary school…
Jisc’s new principles of good assessment and feedback
byIn case you missed it, Jisc has recently published an excellent resource on the principles of good assessment and feedback. A UK not-for-profit organisation, Jisc…
The Value of a Weekly Preview Video
byAs many of us know, virtual teaching can present a range of challenges for both students and teachers. Building community, communicating clearly, and introducing…
In the Margins: Creating Cultural Change in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
byOnline by Our Design provides a platform for innovative teaching practices and tips to be shared across the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences….