Want to increase student satisfaction? Activate higher-order thinking skills
Activating students’ higher-order thinking skills enhances student satisfaction, research shows. Here are some examples of ways to do it
September 12, 2024
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A blueprint for hiring innovative educators
Academics in Pakistan found the rules for hiring university teachers were letting well-rounded candidates, with real-world experience, slip through the cracks. Here’s how they changed and improved the situation
September 11, 2024 -
Five steps to prevent student disengagement
Follow this educator's action plan to ensure students at risk of dropping out of their studies feel supported to get back on track
September 11, 2024 -
AI as tutor and critic: using tech to personalise education
Artificial intelligence can have practical applications for assessment in higher education, despite the focus on the threats it poses. Here are considerations when using AI to support teaching and generate feedback
September 11, 2024 -
Campus talks: what constitutes good teaching in higher education?
Two academics with experience in delivering and researching teaching in varied educational contexts discuss the complexities of effective instruction
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The art of balance: tips for primary carers in higher education
The dual role of primary caregivers and higher education professional is a delicate balancing act. Here are some strategies for juggling two very demanding endeavours
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Assessments that maintain fairness and authenticity without AI
In-person, reflective and analytical tasks require students to apply their learning in real-world ways that AI can’t easily replicate. Here are eight ways to tailor AI-resistant assessment
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Developing interdisciplinary courses for tomorrow’s scholars
Many universities are developing new interdisciplinary degree programmes to prepare students for working across sectors on complex issues. But how can we engage faculty in this whole-institution approach?
September 10, 2024 -
How to handle data ethically and effectively as a social scientist
New data sources are generating vast amounts of information for researchers. But social scientists and management researchers should put robust practices in place to remain ethical
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Understanding ethics approval in academic research
The following strategies aim to streamline the ethics approval process, reduce delays and uphold the highest ethical standards
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Teaching international students about academic integrity
Cultural misunderstandings can lead to international students being referred for academic misconduct. An answer for university educators can be to tailor course content to bridge gaps in your students‘ understanding
September 9, 2024 -
Taking on academic leadership even if you are not prepared for it
The call to leadership can come before you feel ready for a more senior role, as happened to David Waller. Here he shares what he has learned from five years as a department head
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The transformative power of immersive field studies
Embracing experience in teaching can bring the curriculum to life and help students forge their own learning journey. Here are five benefits it offers
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Is it worth paying for GenAI?
How useful is artificial intelligence for syllabus design? A law lecturer compared the free and subscription versions of three generative AI platforms, with surprising results
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Why peer-to-peer conferences benefit doctoral students and their institutions
Solid research skills aside, PhD students need to master the art of collaboration and communicating their ideas. A student-led conference can offer that support
September 5, 2024