Student engagement

Teaching academics and university staff address what student engagement means to them and offer advice on capturing students’ attention in an age of digital distraction and keeping them motivated to learn. Find insights on teaching strategies that give students agency over their learning, boost class attendance and participation and help to build a campus community.

By dene.mullen , 13 October, 2023

Take these seven steps to be a great teacher

Bring an apple for an exceptional university teacher
The distinction between being a good teacher and a remarkable one transcends mere transmission of knowledge, writes Gabriela Espínola Carballo
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5minutes
By Eliza.Compton , 10 October, 2023

Using the power of debate to enhance critical thinking

Asian student addressing class with microphone
Asking students to analyse, defend and counterargue a contentious issue has proved an engaging way to teach reasoning and communication skills in organisational behaviour courses
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4minutes
By Miranda Prynne , 5 October, 2023

A plan to prevent disengagement

A bored looking student in a lecture
What educators can do to overcome three common causes of student disengagement with learning
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3minutes
Student engagement