Pedagogy

Learn more about pedagogy and how different theories of teaching and learning work across higher education. Here, academics offer insights into a variety of pedagogies, drawing on their own teaching experience alongside research, to provide practical advice on what instructional methods work best for different university contexts, disciplines and classes.

By kiera.obrien , 26 July, 2024

Let’s kindle the fire for discovery in our students

Colourful paper explodes from one wooden head, black paper from the other
In his new book ‘Mindset Matters: The Power of College to Activate Lifelong Growth’, Daniel R Porterfield explores how to spark a heat-seeking search for knowledge among undergraduates
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett , 18 July, 2024

Students need a balanced diet of assessment practices

Students working on a project together
Let's evaluate the process and products of our assessments and incorporate innovative elements to better emulate real-world tasks, write David Tree, Stephanie Baines, Pauldy Otermans, Nicholas Worsfold and Emily Hobson
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5minutes
By Eliza.Compton , 18 July, 2024

What simulations bring to teaching soft skills

Students role-playing a psychology appointment
Role play and immersive VR experiences can bridge the gap between theory and practice as students acquire – and teachers assess – skills in communication and problem-solving
By Laura.Duckett , 16 July, 2024

The zone of proximal development in four stages

Teacher explaining concepts to a group of students
The zone of proximal development offers a practical and effective approach to bridging the gap between the knowledge and ability of students with and without assistance
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5minutes
By Eliza.Compton , 16 July, 2024

Develop and nurture teaching presence in a learning community

Teaching presence
Strong teaching presence helps students facilitate their own learning. Here, Hannah Shaw and Mike Hackman offer quick wins for educators with advice on how to provide clear instruction and a safe learning space, and recognise topics as interconnected
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton , 4 July, 2024

What does it mean for students to be AI-ready?

Black man looking at computer screen
Not everyone wants to be a computer scientist, a software engineer or a machine learning developer. We owe it to our students to prepare them with a full range of AI skills for the world they will graduate into, writes David Joyner
By Eliza.Compton , 2 July, 2024

What block learning taught me about meeting diverse student needs

motor racing pitstop crew
In block learning, where time is condensed, students are at a greater risk of falling behind. Here, Kevin Merry explains how formative assessment can drive targeted instruction and enable students to accelerate their learning
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4minutes
Pedagogy