EDI in the STEM Classroom in Engineering
byAll new tutors in the Faculty of Engineering are required to undertake the Tutor Development Program, a practical introduction to tutoring designed to help tutors…
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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…
‘Tell me what you learned’: oral assessments and assurance of learning in the age of generative AI
byGenerative artificial intelligence (AI) has created new challenges for educators seeking to design assessments that provide assurance of learning and uphold academic integrity. In…
Marking and feedback of early feedback tasks (EFT)
byAs you may already know, in response to the Higher Education Support Amendment Bill 2023, the Academic Board has approved changes to the Coursework Policy…
Putting support for students at the centre through early assessment, feedback and personalised communications
byHigher Education Support Amendment Bill 2023 Legislative changes The Higher Education Support Amendment (Response to the Australian Universities Accord Interim Report) Bill 2023 passed both Houses…
“The GradCert has reinvigorated my career in ways I would never have expected.”
byIf you’re a University of Sydney educator looking to stay current with the latest in higher education principles, practices, and tools, consider enrolling in…
Embracing the future of assessment at the University of Sydney
byIn an era where generative artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the educational landscape, Sydney is pioneering a refreshed approach to assessment and feedback. This…
Bridging first year barriers: fostering belonging in the biology learning space
byFirst year teaching often requires a delicate and deft hand – teachers balance the delivery of important foundational content with facilitating student transition to…
Empowering Economics tutors through peer observation
byWhen students transition from learners to tutors, they face a significant identity shift. This transition can be challenging and junior tutors may feel apprehensive, particularly…
Building language and communication skills with strategic assessment and feedback
byDo we assume our students come to university with the language and communication skills to succeed in their studies? Writing well is a crucial…