Research and reflections on being a ‘good’ teacher
byThe Sydney Law School hosts several legal education seminars each year, and theme for 2022 is Award Winning Teachers. In April, the series was…
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Engaging students in Law with active learning
byTraditionally, law lectures are generally didactic in nature, with limited student participation or interaction, which is usually reserved for weekly tutorial classes. However, in…
Wayfinding – your guide to (some) teaching resources at Sydney
byWhen I started teaching at Sydney I was definitely winging it! My first class was early in my PhD studies, as sole tutor in…
Using peer review as evidence and improvement of your teaching
byThe wider uptake of peer review of teaching has the potential to make a valuable contribution to the advancement of higher education — among…
Principles for transformational educational experiences
byFor many of us, our higher education journeys led to a marked change in our life, hugely increasing our aspirations and career expectations leading…
Jisc’s new principles of good assessment and feedback
byIn 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…
Getting back into the physical classroom 2022 – tips for teachers
byThis semester, most of us will be heading back into the physical classroom. It’s an exciting time, but may be a bit unfamiliar for…
Continuity and Change: Teaching history via material culture in the 21st Century
byOnline by Our Design platforms the innovative teaching practices across the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences generated by the shift to online learning…
The value of prework and how to ‘get them to do it’ in the new normal
byAlthough I take comfort that I am not alone in facing the challenge of getting students to complete class prework, it has always frustrated…
8 simple things to do in Canvas to make learning more accessible for all students
byOn 3rd Dec 2021, the Faculty of Medicine and Health and the Education Portfolio ran a “design, plan, apply” workshop featuring staff and students…