Re-writing the rules on student feedback
Can we create more engaging feedback for students? NPI’s English Language Proficiency team explores the power of screencasting to bring a human voice to feedback on written work.
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Stepping things up: Scaffolding the research and writing process
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‘Live’ essay writing – what are the benefits?
UNIC lecturer, Simon Thompson, reflects on his recent pilot of replacing typical essay assignments with ‘live’ essay writing in controlled conditions.
A non-judgemental approach to students on probation
There are many reasons why a student may struggle – and the issues are rarely just academic. ICM have developed an approach to get students back on track.
A non-judgemental approach to students on probation
In this recording, Robert Daudet and Melissa Mushikori share their approaches for implementing a non-judgemental approach that acknowledges students’ busy personal lives.
Break it down: How to exploit a model text
Why use a model text? Because it’s unfair to ask students to produce any writing without giving them a model first! Richard Ingold explains.
Break it down: Exploiting a model text
In this recording, Richard Ingold shares a detailed 4-stage process of how to introduce and use a model text with students.
‘It’s affirmative’: Student debates are a great alternative to presentations
If you’re still battling death by PowerPoint, why not design a better assessment? SIBT’s Karen McRae swapped presentations for debates, with some lively results!
Take a seat! Presentations from the Navitas Professional Institute Conference
Watch a handful of presentations shared on the theme of ‘Innovation and Engagement for Learning, Health and Wellbeing’.
Assessment Workshops: ‘Feeding forward, backward and side-to-side’
Ellis Urquhart from EIC shares a simple, adaptable model for workshops to support students and share learnings before, during and after the assessment.
Leaping towards independence: Scaffolding, the ZPD and collaborative writing
Navitas English teachers share five practical activities to build confidence and collaboration in the academic writing process.
Breathing life into texts with reading circles
In this 5-minute overview, hear from teacher trainer Meredith Lade about a technique called ‘reading circles’ and grab some quick ideas for using it in your own learning and teaching context.
One team, one dream? Case study: Embedding group work at Curtin College
Effective collaboration is an essential skill for today’s graduates. In this blog post we explore a pilot group work project at Curtin College
Reflection: Integrating literacy development
Following a recent seminar on ELP, Michelle Cavaleri reflects on embedding literacy development in courses and programs across Navitas.