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…
Educational excellence
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…
Transforming a pharmaceutical compounding unit using competency-based assessment and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
byPharmaceutical compounding is recognised as a core pharmacy skill, both in Australia (1) and internationally (2). As part of their accreditation requirements, Australian University…
Fellowship workshops for 2023 – learn how to write a successful application
byIf you are an educator at the University of Sydney looking seeking fellowship recognition it is not too late to submit an application for…
Why “good teachers” do more harm than good
byGood teachers have an immovable place in the cultural landscape of education. Kind, dedicated, wise, knowledgeable, altruistic, good teachers do it for the love…
Receive personalised expert review and support for your teaching in 2023
byTeaching has often been described as a lonely profession. We can be surrounded by students but isolated in our experience and pedagogical decision-making. Stephen…
How Sydney academics are using generative AI this semester in assessments
byOur approach to ChatGPT and other generative artificial intelligence (AI) at the University of Sydney is one of productive and ethical engagement. Whilst recognising…