Creating a positive learning environment using classroom norms
The first few weeks of a new semester are vital to creating a sense of belonging for students and setting expectations for the semester…
The first few weeks of a new semester are vital to creating a sense of belonging for students and setting expectations for the semester…
A successful transition to university is key to developing a sense of belonging. Belonging is strongly associated with retention, student satisfaction and achievement. In…
Transition to university in 2022 Throughout 2020 and much of 2021, students will have had variable school experiences, with fewer opportunities to learn study skills,…
What is collaborative learning? Recently, a fantastic new resource for staff has been launched on the hows and whys of using collaborative learning with…
Transition is key to developing a sense of belonging which is itself strongly associated with retention, student satisfaction and achievement. At Sydney, even in…
What will ‘normal’ teaching look like in 2022 and beyond? The challenge of balancing teaching for students who are either in Sydney or overseas…
Being able to reference correctly is often taken to be a fundamental academic competency and core to the values of academic scholarship. In assessments…
The oral exam, sometimes referred to as a “viva voce” or just “viva”, is most commonly associated with the formal defence of a PhD…
Starting university can be an exciting but stressful time. The University of Sydney is a very large institution with a wide range of disciplines…