Truth is necessary for reconciliation
Good intentions and generalisations can harm reconciliation in the classroom and academy, writes Daniel Sims
December 12, 2024
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Portfolio assessment may be the key to deeper learning
Portfolio assessment has proved to be an innovative way to track students' progress in economics classes, making learning deeper and more meaningful. Here’s how to do it
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For truly practical learning, embrace an interdisciplinary approach
Bringing different fields of study together into one practical assignment, focused on a real-world problem, proved to be a game-changer in a sector shifting towards interdisciplinarity. Here's how it worked
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Sustainability education needs to go beyond the SDGs
Aligning teaching with the Sustainable Development Goals can only go so far in preparing students for a climate change-affected world. This resource offers a framework for embedding sustainability more deeply into curricula
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Principles of Indigenous leadership and self-care in the academy
Indigenous leadership requires resilience, humility and self-awareness. These 10 principles offer a guide to cultivating wellness and fostering a supportive community
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Encourage intellectual development in students to improve work readiness
By supporting students to become independent thinkers who can evaluate different viewpoints within specific contexts, educators better prepare them for employment, argue Jennifer Rose and Bill Moore
December 10, 2024 -
Five steps to decolonise your university curriculum and pave the way for a better future
How can universities reset their curricula and embrace a range of experiences? Here are five ways to start down the path of decolonisation
December 10, 2024 -
Preparing students for careers in the creative industries
How interdisciplinary and experiential learning that is integrated into inclusive curricula can equip students for their future creative careers
December 10, 2024 -
What skills does the 21st-century medical educator need?
A faculty development programme for instructors must facilitate more than efficient knowledge transfer. Incorporating pedagogical innovation, digital proficiency and emotional intelligence will ensure the well-being of educators and students
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These AI tools can help prepare future programmers for the workplace
How educators can teach programming students to use AI tools to enhance productivity
December 9, 2024 -
Time to switch? A university’s guide to Bluesky
Bluesky’s growth offers academics, departments and institutions the chance to build engaged communities. Here are some tips on setting up a profile
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Dreaming of tuī returning to campus
Collaboration between community groups, local government and university students has improved bird nest survival rates exponentially as part of a broader biodiversity plan. Here is how one university is bringing native fauna back to campus
December 9, 2024 -
The renaissance of the essay starts here
In the age of AI, has long-form writing in higher education reached a dead end? Martin Compton and Claire Gordon discuss the unique aspects of the essay and introduce a manifesto to revitalise it
December 9, 2024 -
Struggle, strength and growth: a holistic approach to embracing change
In preparing for their careers, students need skills to manage the demands that a changing world will place on their internal and external lives. These five stages aim to help them develop adaptability, resilience and psychological growth
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International collaboration is key to preparing students for an AI-driven future
While increasing demand for AI specialists has led to a surge in enrolment in AI courses, there remains a need for skills education to ensure students’ long-term success
December 6, 2024