No matter how experienced you are as a teacher, to regain empathy for the challenges faced by learners it’s important you become a student again, writes Gemma Clarke.
Archives for August 2018
Linking learners to their learning goals: constructive alignment and assessment design
Bronwyn Mortimer and Gemma Clarke highlight the importance of constructive alignment and describe how it shapes transparent and fair assessment design.
Setting students up for success through independent learning
Independent learning is critical for success in higher education. Paul Lockhart-Thomas from Cambridge Ruskin International College shares approaches to directing and supporting independent learning.
The value of higher education in recent times: HERDSA conference recap
Conference takeaways from the 41st annual HERDSA conference, where participants reflected on the value and purpose of higher education in changing times.
Strategies for giving effective written feedback to international students
Chad Eller draws from his own experiences with grading assignments to demonstrate how you can provide engaging and useful feedback for international students.