Practical learning

Reflection and advice for hands-on university teaching practice – from online lab work to work placements and real-world experience

By Eliza.Compton, 19 January, 2024
Engaging in local civic projects offers students meaningful learning opportunities, fosters co-creation and supports the community at large. Here, Martha Sullivan outlines the benefits based on working with the Empty Bowls project
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 16 January, 2024
Using social activities fosters a more dynamic and meaningful connection between students and the language they’re learning. Yanfang Si offers guidance on building students’ knowledge and skills through structured social activities
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 29 December, 2023
Clinical experiences, methods courses, service learning and experiential learning can enhance teacher candidates’ ability to support English language learners. Here, Molly Riddle and Kelli Bernedo offer advice for using co-teaching in educator training
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 5 December, 2023
Rather than trying to keep it out of the classroom, here are ways faculty can facilitate more effective use of ChatGPT for writing assignments
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4minutes