Supporting tutors through Peer Observation
Tutors are often the first point of contact for our students, playing a crucial role in their learning journey. However, these educators, especially those…
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The Green Guide – Enhancing the learning experiences of students from equity backgrounds
A practical, open-access guide for educators is now available to enhance the learning experiences of students from equity backgrounds. This ‘Green Guide’, accessible at…
Putting support for students at the centre – update on Semester 1 and looking forward to Semester 2
Response to the legislative changes to the Higher Education Support Amendment Bill 2023 in Semester 1 As reported previously in Teaching@Sydney, the new requirements…
Creating a sense of community among students
One key teaching and learning strategy is fostering the role that students themselves play in developing as resilient lifelong learners. This strategy highlights educators’…
Putting support for students at the centre through early assessment, feedback and personalised communications
Higher Education Support Amendment Bill 2023 Legislative changes TheHigher Education Support Amendment (Response to the Australian Universities Accord Interim Report) Bill 2023passed both Houses…
Engaging students on placement through asynchronous online modules
Asynchronous online learning is a key part of many degrees at Sydney, but one that students often struggle to engage with. Add in professional…
How AI can be used meaningfully by teachers and students in 2023
There has been a lot of hype over the last few weeks about students using ChatGPT, a conversational artificial intelligence (AI) that can write…
Practical approaches for creating inclusive learning environments for Chinese students
Both academics and students may face ongoing challenges due to thediverse experience students bring to tertiary classrooms. Chinese international students in particular oftenexperience academic…
Open to the possibilities: reconnecting with students through languages and cultures
Dr Kylie Giblett teaches in Germanic Studies in the School of Languages and Cultures. I met Kylie at a recent teaching day for the…
Relationships are not enough: What it takes for students to belong
For a long time, I’ve been waxing lyrical about the importance of relationships in higher education, particularly the relationships that teachers form with students,…