Active learning: what can we learn from secondary teaching?
A great deal of teaching in higher education appears to be inactive, despite the proven benefits of active learning. Here are some practical active learning strategies
A great deal of teaching in higher education appears to be inactive, despite the proven benefits of active learning. Here are some practical active learning strategies
Moving from colleague to taking charge can be a daunting transition. Kingsley O. Omeihe and Ibiyemi Omeihe offer advice on your first few moves as a leader
University communications are often high impact and visually appealing. But this can be the opposite of what some of our students need
If you have just finished your PhD or postdoc and realised that an academic career needs more than published papers and teaching, Jan Buermann has advice on how to kick-start progress up the ladder
Make your classroom a welcoming, engaging space for in-person learning once again. Here are six ideas to improve student attendance
Storytelling can bridge the gap between complex STEM content and student engagement – it gives learners a discovery-based approach and educators an inclusive teaching tool and means of assessment
Support your international students by incorporating strategies that promote student-centred learning into your teaching
Watch the on-demand video of the ÌÇÐÄVlog webinar on safeguarding academic integrity while embracing the potential of AI
Watch the on-demand video of the ÌÇÐÄVlog virtual roundtable on how universities can modernise their curricula to create work-ready graduates
Juggling academics with family responsibilities is complicated. Barbara Hoopes shares advice on supporting and empowering graduate students who are parents
The real world is complicated. Let’s give our students the tools to take it on with interdisciplinary education
Activating students’ higher-order thinking skills enhances student satisfaction, research shows. Here are some examples of ways to do it
Academics in Pakistan found the rules for hiring university teachers were letting well-rounded candidates, with real-world experience, slip through the cracks. Here’s how they changed and improved the situation
Follow this educator's action plan to ensure students at risk of dropping out of their studies feel supported to get back on track
Artificial intelligence can have practical applications for assessment in higher education, despite the focus on the threats it poses. Here are considerations when using AI to support teaching and generate feedback