Engaging students in tutorial discussions: two strategies to try
byAs part of teaching in higher education, we often ask students to read various texts such as academic journals and theory. In tutorials, we…
As part of teaching in higher education, we often ask students to read various texts such as academic journals and theory. In tutorials, we…
The return to campus has ushered in new ways of teaching for many at Sydney; one of these is optimistically referred to as “HyFlex”….
Students consistently say that they value their relationships with their teachers and their support and feedback. As we move into a COVID-normal teaching context,…
In 2020, a group of student co-designers partnered with the University of Sydney’s Educational Innovation team to develop Get Prepared, a learning resource supporting…
Starting university can be an exciting but stressful time. The University of Sydney is a very large institution with a wide range of disciplines…
Since the end of the free tertiary education reforms introduced by the Whitlam government, most domestic students have seen their time at university supported…
To be honest, my first years of unit co-ordination were somewhat of a challenge. Sweeping into the wind when all I had to do…
Higher education units are designed in a structured way. Part of the backbone of this structure are learning outcomes that detail what a student…
Most teachers would agree that marking assignments and giving students feedback are crucial aspects of educational practice that contribute significantly to student learning. However,…
For this year’s first year students, classes started on 24th February. Those affected by the travel ban were studying remotely from day 1. The…