Using peer review as evidence and improvement of your teaching
The wider uptake of peer review of teaching has the potential to make a valuable contribution to the advancement of higher education — among…
The wider uptake of peer review of teaching has the potential to make a valuable contribution to the advancement of higher education — among…
For many of us, our higher education journeys led to a marked change in our life, hugely increasing our aspirations and career expectations leading…
In case you missed it, Jisc has recently published an excellent resource on the principles of good assessment and feedback. A UK not-for-profit organisation, Jisc…
As many of us know, virtual teaching can present a range of challenges for both students and teachers. Building community, communicating clearly, and introducing…
In 2021 we launched a new 6cp Open Learning Environment unit: OLES1602 The Apocalypse in Science and Culture. The unit was designed to be…
This semester, most of us will be heading back into the physical classroom. It’s an exciting time, but may be a bit unfamiliar for…
Our students come from a variety of countries, backgrounds, and life experiences. The University of Sydney is committed through its visions and values to…
What is culturally responsive teaching? To be a culturally responsive teacher is to be “able to understand and consider the different cultural backgrounds of the people (we) teach“. The University of Sydney is an…
In semester 2, 2021 we piloted an approach to find and support students who may have been struggling across multiple units of study in…
Transition to university in 2022 Throughout 2020 and much of 2021, students will have had variable school experiences, with fewer opportunities to learn study skills,…