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…
Transition
Supporting students through pre-census assessment and feedback
byThe role of early assessment and feedback The strategic use of formative or low-stakes assessment during the initial weeks of a unit of study…
Transition to University – 2023 update
byWhat is transition? Transition to university is a critical period for students as they move from high school to tertiary education, return to study,…
Taking History Beyond the Classroom: A Student and Unit Coordinator’s Reflections on Work Integrated Learning
byI never thought I’d find myself mediating a debate about where to put an early 20th century wine stomping vat, let alone as part…
Principles for transformational educational experiences
byFor many of us, our higher education journeys led to a marked change in our life, hugely increasing our aspirations and career expectations leading…
Creating a positive learning environment using classroom norms
byThe first few weeks of a new semester are vital to creating a sense of belonging for students and setting expectations for the semester…
Principles for first year transition in 2022 and beyond
byA successful transition to university is key to developing a sense of belonging. Belonging is strongly associated with retention, student satisfaction and achievement. In…
Assessment in first year – what the evidence tells us
byTransition to university in 2022 Throughout 2020 and much of 2021, students will have had variable school experiences, with fewer opportunities to learn study skills,…
Learning to learn after lockdown: the transition journey from alpha to omega
byTransition is key to developing a sense of belonging which is itself strongly associated with retention, student satisfaction and achievement. At Sydney, even in…
I speak of place, I speak of me: integrating Indigenous knowledge collaboratively in a first-year unit.
byIn 2020, the transition unit pilot in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences asked teachers and unit coordinators to enact a new vision…