Teaching Practice — Page 2

The relationship between student voice and personal tutoring

A recent study explores student perceptions of personal tutoring and reflects on the relationship between student voice and personal tutoring.

The current understanding of student voice in assessment and feedback

A recent literature review explored the key benefits of student voice in assessment and feedback and identified methodology used within research.

The challenges of engaging students in student voice

A case study excploring the challenges associated with encouraging student participation in higher education evaluation

Student voice in the development of assessment practices

How can student voice be utilised through assessment development to increase student motivation, learning outcomes, and equity in higher eduction?

Obstacles to students voice in curriculum design

Explore the challenges and benefits of student voice in curriculum design and ways to overcome barriers to student participation.

Improving HE quality through student voice

A range of student voice forms is vital for the improvement of higher education quality at an institutional scale

An economic view on the impact of student voice on education

As universities operate as businesses and students take on the role of consumers, student voice becomes a powerful tool.

The role of student voice role in equity in higher education

Exploring the limitations of student voice and the role of listening to promote equity within higher education

Encouraging students to pursue postgraduate research degrees

Researchers at one US university have outlined the strategies they’ve used to address the concern of declining graduate student numbers.

The value of involving students in curriculum redesign

University students struggle to find an appropriate work-life balance. To help address their concerns, researchers have involved them in curriculum design.

3D Virtual Environments and Interdisciplinary Student Teams

University students may gain confidence and comfort from experiencing interdisciplinary teams first in immersive 3D virtual environments.

Social Media: Its Use, Overuse and Academic Impact

Social media usage has been associated with academic procrastination in students. A recent study examines how grades are affected by this usage.

Peer assessment in motivating student team-based activities

Research from a Columbian university suggests that continuous peer-assessment motivates lower-achieving students during group projects.

Combining podcast-based learning with exercise

Replacing traditional lectures with a combination of educational podcasts and physical exercise has received positive feedback from students in the US.

Can a ‘flipped classroom’ approach help students succeed?

A recent US study has demonstrated an approximate 50% reduction in failure rates by employing a ‘flipped classroom’ approach to science lectures.

Adapting Traditional Lectures into Online Video Content

Adapting traditional university lectures for online delivery can be extremely challenging. A lecturer at the University of Pretoria shares her experiences.

The Effect of Instruction on Learning- Case Based Versus Lecture Based

A study at the American University of Beirut suggests that case-based learning may provide an effective alternative to traditional lecture-based learning.

Non-Traditional Immersive Seminars

Researchers have shown that adding simple physical exercises to a university lecture can significantly improve long-term knowledge attainment.

Student Response Systems in Large Active-Learning Classrooms

Often in large university lecture theatres only a handful of students actively participate through the asking and answering of questions.

Question and answer sessions in online tutorials

Question and answer sessions are a great way for students to receive real-time feedback. However, retention rates for these sessions are commonly low.

Simulation-Based Learning in Higher Education

Discover simulation-based learning for skill development in higher education, overcoming real-life practice challenges.

Video Improves Learning in Higher Education

Video can be an effective tool to convey distilled information whilst giving students control over When, Where, and at Which pace they want to learn.

Collaborative learning: understanding students’ engagement

In the age of remote study, what tools can educators use to enhance student engagement and empower responsible, self-directed learning?

Student behavioural profiles in blended learning courses

What can instructors do to enhance engagement? Mirriahi et al. investigate the behaviours shown by students in blended learning courses.