The Course Design Institute comes to Sydney: February 2025
byThe University of Sydney is committed to delivering a student-focused, transformative learning experience that evolves to meet global educational challenges. As part of this…
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Early Feedback Tasks – Design ideas from Arts and Social Sciences
byThis year, all 1000-level units at the University are introducing an Early Feedback Task (EFT) as part of the new Support for Students Policy…
Tailoring peer observation for your tutors at Sydney
byIn 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
byTutors are often the first point of contact for our students, playing a crucial role in their learning journey. However, these educators, especially those…
What would a new, attention-driven pedagogy look like?
byA reflection on interdisciplinary teaching conversations between Humanities-based educators In this long-form piece, Dr Benjamin Nickl, Discipline of Comparative Literature and Translation Studies (University…
How academics are using peer review to boost their teaching skills and enhance their career
byPeer review for teaching is an observation and evaluation of teaching practices by colleagues. A common barrier to teachers engaging in peer review is…
Strategic Education Grants are back!
byAnd this time they are bigger than ever. Got a great idea for improving the learning and assessment in your unit? Need time and…
Unravelling the teaching-research nexus
byThe Higher Education Standards Framework legislation requires Australian universities to research and teach. Indeed, higher education is distinguished from other parts of education by…
Taking chances – investing in innovative education at Sydney
byProf Joanne Wright, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) joined the University a year ago as a champion of innovation in education. Innovation is a key feature…
Designing for diversity – creating bridges and lowering barriers
byThroughout most of its history, universities have been largely known for their exclusivity. Terms such as the “ivory tower” have come to reflect not…