Pedagogy

What is pedagogy? Academics offer insights into the theory and practice of learning and how knowledge is transferred in the classroom or online

By Laura.Duckett, 27 March, 2024
Setting group assessments is an excellent way of reducing marking, providing more meaningful, considered feedback for students and restoring work-life balance, writes Becky Lewis
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5minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 25 March, 2024
Teaching and assessment approaches that benefit students who stammer are likely to help others in your class. Here, Deborah Johnston offers a 10-point guide to adopting an inclusive mindset and methods
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 14 March, 2024
Cultural diversity can have practical benefits in the university classroom if we reflect on it from a culture-sensitive perspective, writes Attila Dobos. It can enhance the quality of discussions and lead to a deeper understanding between teacher and students
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 14 February, 2024
These 10 skills might sound as soft as the centre of a Valentine’s Day chocolate, but they are essential for the careers and employability of our students, writes Elizabeth Reid Boyd
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3minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 12 February, 2024
Fostering a rich learning community in your module or programme can be difficult. Here, Hannah Shaw and Mike Hackman draw on staff and student feedback to provide quick, effective wins to develop the social presence in your learning communities
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 9 February, 2024
Small module changes based on behavioural insights into human flaws can help students collaborate more and procrastinate less – and boost engagement outcomes in your classes, writes Jana Sadeh
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3minutes