Managing timely feedback and marking
byMost teachers would agree that marking assignments and giving students feedback are crucial aspects of educational practice that contribute significantly to student learning. However,…
Educational excellence
Engaging students through inclusive teaching: conversations with Dr Samantha McMahon
byInclusive teaching describes a range of teaching approaches that consider the many different needs, backgrounds, and ways of learning of all students. Knowing how…
The Anthropocene, emotions and the ‘who’ of pedagogy
byAs a semester defined by the disruption of COVID-19 was coming to a close, I remember reflecting on the wisdom of having set a…
Preparing students for learning in the hospital environment – an interdisciplinary, interactive resource for all
by“Preparation for Learning in the Hospital Environment” is an interactive, online resource designed to prepare students from both health and non-health disciplines for workplace…
Design for online – opportunities to enrich your students’ education for semester 2 and beyond
byPreparing for semester 2 2020 has certainly been a very challenging year so far, but it seems likely that there will be a slow…
Educational Fellowships 2020
byWhat is the Sydney Educational Fellowship Program? In 2018 the University of Sydney became an accredited partner of the Higher Education Academy (HEA), allowing…
Gamifying academic integrity
byThe topic of academic integrity is not always a particularly interesting or easy thing to get students to think about. Recently the School of…
HEA Fellowships 2019-2020
byWhat is HEA Fellowship and why should I apply for one? Fellowships of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) provide professional recognition for contributions to…
From educational innovation grant to national tour
byAn inter-faculty group of eight University of Sydney academics, as the Sydney Arts and Health Collective, had been working together since 2016 to find…
A face-to-face icebreaker for group work assignments
byGroup assignments require a great deal of planning to achieve successful outcomes and prevent them from becoming a source of dissatisfaction for students. Imbalances…