Seven lessons from interdisciplinary general education curriculum reform
Adrian Lam highlights lessons drawn from the implementation of interdisciplinary general education curriculum reform in Hong Kong universities
March 11, 2022
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Immediacy cues are a great starting point for fostering inclusive classes
Both verbal and non-verbal cues, such as pronouncing names correctly, smiling and making eye contact signal to students that they are welcome, respected and valued
March 11, 2022 -
Sessional academics: how to balance the demands of teaching and research
Teaching and research are the pillars of academia, yet these two roles often end up in opposition to one another, says Tara East
March 10, 2022 -
Urgent steps to prevent the pandemic stalling women’s academic careers
The pandemic put a disproportionate strain on female academics, research suggests, so now universities need to take robust action to ensure these women do not lose out in tenure and promotion decisions, reducing future diversity
March 10, 2022 -
A trauma-sensitive approach to teaching and learning
A four-step framework for taking a trauma-sensitive approach to teaching in universities, explained by Kitty Wheater
March 10, 2022 -
Students supporting educators: are you harnessing the talent of your own graduates?
Employing students to support educators not only boosts overall digital expertise but elevates graduate employability, course design and the student voice
March 10, 2022 -
Using literature reviews to strengthen research: tips for PhDs and supervisors
Anne Wilson explains how to develop a narrative and context for new research through your literature review, with tips for early career researchers and their supervisors
March 9, 2022 -
Non-linear approaches to course structure that improve learning
Breaking up teaching content into chunks that can be repeatedly revisited offers educators a non-linear approach to learning. Chris Jones shares advice for designing online courses
March 9, 2022 -
How to become a dean
Paul Baines talks through the pros and cons of being a dean, plus the skills you’ll need to display during the recruitment process to get there
March 9, 2022 -
What Wordle teaches us about the power of success
Offering more mastery experiences will greatly reduce the mental and emotional fatigue that permeates so many post-Covid university classrooms
March 9, 2022 -
Democratic assessment: why, what, and how
Divya Bheda shares five ways educators can embody democratic principles through their assessment practices to help students learn civic-minded values and behaviour
March 8, 2022 -
The academic library requires digital evolution
As we face our post-Covid reality, library services need a new vision, becoming ubiquitous and available no matter the challenges of time and space
March 8, 2022 -
Are STEM admissions processes hindering our diversity efforts?
The requirement for potential STEM students to have studied traditionally related subjects such as maths and physics seems outdated and unnecessary, says Judy Raper
March 8, 2022 -
Hidden in plain sight: spotlighting invisible Black female academics
Jummy Okoya outlines actions higher education institutions should take to encourage more Black women into academia and support their career progression
March 8, 2022 -
Three steps to developing useful microcredentials
The key considerations for developing an effective microcredentials portfolio that meets the needs of diverse learners and employers
March 7, 2022