Designing for authenticity: early feedback in music
byIn 2024, the Support for Students Policy introduced early feedback tasks across all 1000-level units at the University of Sydney. These tasks aim to identify students at…
first year
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…
Did we work with the wind? A reflection from our students
byWorking with the wind, published in early 2021, detailed the pandemic-related delivery and assessment changes made to AVBS1002 Animal Management, a semester 2 unit of study…
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…
Ensuring off-campus students can access resources to learn anywhere and anytime
byThis semester, many units are running with online supported learning for at least part of the semester for students impacted by travel restrictions. A positive,…
Including off-campus students in a positive learning experience
byAs semester 1 starts, many units are running with online supported learning for at least part of the semester for students impacted by travel restrictions….
LIBR1000: The Essential Information & Digital Literacy Module for First Year Students
byLIBR1000 is an essential skills course developed specifically for first year students. It is designed to: ✔ Develop targeted information literacy skills ✔ Enhance…
Welcoming students with SRES
byI started my tertiary education journey here at the University of Sydney. While I was fortunate enough to have somewhat of a soft landing…
Transition as one stage of a journey
byStarting university is a daunting and life defining moment. The University of Sydney is a very large institution with a wide range of disciplines…
Developing a sense of belonging
byStudents’ sense of belonging is closely associated with their ratings on the overall quality of their educational experience at the University (figure to the…