Rediscovering the teaching-research nexus
byBack in 2023, in the article Unravelling the teaching-research nexus, I explored one of higher education’s most enduring assumptions: that teaching and research naturally…
Graduate qualities
How weekly group randomisation transformed student collaboration and belonging
byGroup work is a fundamental aspect of active learning, providing students with opportunities to collaborate, problem-solve, and develop essential teamwork skills. It enables students…
Writing Course Learning Outcomes that strengthen quality, clarity and integrity
byWhen students have crossed the stage at their graduation and have left the Great Hall one last time, how do we know what they…
Everyday innovation – creative practice
byCreativity is a process of exploration, experimentation, and taking chances which is vital in teaching and learning. Such exploration is related to generative playful…
Navigating transitions and fostering lifelong learning in pharmacy practice
byAs coordinators for the nationally accredited NAPE Pharmacy Intern Training, we place a lot of importance on advancing the communication skills of our pre-registered…
Everyday innovation in assessment
byThe emergence and acceleration of generative AI necessitates reflection on what‘s valuable for students to learn, and how this learning can be assessed. The…
“What’s your diagnosis?”: Engaging medical students with board games for learning
byMicrobiology of infectious diseases is widely known as one of the most challenging areas for first-year medical students due to the large volume of…
Game Changer: 5 ways to make peer feedback constructive and promote positive teamwork experiences
byCollaborative learning and teamwork skills continue to be the competency and graduate qualities that employers look for in graduates. As educators, we incorporate group…
Work Integrated Learning in the Arts and Social Sciences
byLed by Associate Professor Fiona Martin, the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences subcommittee for Work Integrated Learning have been tasked with investigating the…
Encouraging collaborative learning
byWhat is collaborative learning? Recently, a fantastic new resource for staff has been launched on the hows and whys of using collaborative learning with…