Pedagogy

Activating students’ higher-order thinking skills enhances student satisfaction, research shows. Here are some examples of ways to do it

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

Higher education needs transformative practices to respond to the challenges of the 21st century. Combining expansive, organic learning with active, critical use of technology could be the way forward

With a new term upon us, here are three practical strategies to enhance your teaching practice

By embracing the power of ‘I wonder’, we can transform our physical and virtual classrooms into dynamic spaces for exploration and discovery, creating a more inclusive and responsive educational atmosphere

The whiteboard serves as a powerful tool to help students visualise concepts, facilitate group work and provide immediate feedback, aligning with the theory that knowledge is built through active, hands-on experiences

When facilitating learning, planning and versatility are key. Here’s how to balance the two

Bloom’s Taxonomy is a pedagogical framework covering six levels: remembering, understanding, applying, analysing, evaluating and creating. Building a strong foundation to help students store and retrieve information is crucial

Practical steps to enhance student vocabulary learning through a systematic approach that assures repeated exposure to important terms

How lecturers can ‘activate’ traditional lectures to relieve student boredom and stimulate learning