academic skills

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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‘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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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A non-judgemental approach to students on probation

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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.

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Break it down: Exploiting a model text

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‘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!

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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’.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Reflection: Integrating literacy development

Following a recent seminar on ELP, Michelle Cavaleri reflects on embedding literacy development in courses and programs across Navitas.

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