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…
[1B4] Valuing cultural diversity and supporting early engagement in a coursework masters program
The Master of Speech Language Pathology welcomes students with diverse experiences and perspectives. However, some domestic students from equity or diverse backgrounds struggle to…
[1B2] Engaging students and teachers as partners to transform feedback practices in Exercise and Sport Science
Surveys from the Discipline of Exercise & Sport Science reveal that while students value authentic and career-relevant assessments, they are less satisfied with the…
[1C1] Supporting Connections and Belonging
The Knowing Your Students (KYS) report and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework were instrumental in designing a postgraduate unit tailored to the specific…
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 The Higher Education Support Amendment (Response to the Australian Universities Accord Interim Report) Bill 2023 passed 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…
Scaffolding written communication skills for students in transition [1C1]
Communicating science effectively to a variety of audiences is a highly desired skill in science graduates. With respect to written communication, the works students…