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Assessments for learning, equity, and agency in a first-year unit
byAssessment redesign is rarely driven by a single factor. In a first-year, first-semester Occupational Therapy unit at the University of Sydney, several pressures and…
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Developing Self-Regulated Learners with an AI Career Coach
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Assessments for learning, equity, and agency in a first-year unit
byAssessment redesign is rarely driven by a single factor. In a first-year, first-semester Occupational Therapy unit at the University of Sydney, several pressures and…
Recognising the individual in collaborative learning
bySome months ago, I received an email from a mature, domestic student that prompted a moment of reflection: “Truthfully, you are the only educator…
Five ways to help first year students become better learners
byThe University of Sydney’s 2026 Transition Symposium* asked a deceptively simple question: Do we actually teach students how to learn? Keynote speaker Professor Sally…
The many firsts of the first-year experience
byIn the first week of semester, a student stopped me on campus. My staff lanyard must have been a beacon to this nervous student…
The importance of the first three weeks for Chinese students
byResearch on student retention and success consistently shows that the first weeks of semester matter. Research into the student experience of transition, including Kift’s transition…
Writing Course Learning Outcomes that strengthen quality, clarity and integrity
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Navigating sensitive materials in the curriculum and classroom
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Using AI simulations to support students’ compassionate practice for aged care clinical placements
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How are medical students actually using AI in their research projects?
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Active Learning Anywhere
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What we learned from 400+ Interactive Oral Assessments in STEM
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Supporting first-year transition to university at Sydney
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AI-enhanced learning in oral histopathology with Dr Histopathix
byOral and Maxillofacial Pathology is the study of diseases that affect the teeth, mouth, jaws, and gums, and is one of the core areas…
Designing meaningful student engagement with course readings
byCourse readings are central to student learning, yet they’re often treated as a routine, grudging task rather than a designed learning experience. On average,…
Teaching Chinese classical literature in Australian classrooms through close reading and creative adaptation
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What we learned from our first year of education-focused SoTL grants
byWhat happens when you give education-focused academics funding to investigate their teaching questions? A year on from the first round of Education Focused (EF)…
Small moves that support Chinese students’ participation
byOver many years of researching Chinese international students’ learning experiences, colleagues have frequently approached me with similar questions: How can I help my Chinese…
To Gen AI or not to Gen AI: Collaborating with student partners on the two-lane assessment approach
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Teaching critical self-reflection with help from generative AI
byWe live in a world marked by environmental challenges, social inequities and political uncertainty. These issues are not peripheral to universities; they are central…
Using storytelling and decision-making to create active learning experiences
byEveryone loves a good story and using storytelling in teaching is a powerful tool. With their relatable characters and vivid details, stories can engage…
Authentic workplace learning in pharmacy through mystery shopping
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You have a customised AI agent – now what? Implementing and iterating Cogniti for improved teaching and learning
byThe presence of generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) has become ubiquitous. Students are already using gen AI, often to…
Benefits of curriculum mapping for teaching efficiency and program management
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