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This is how I teach
This month we spoke to Dr James Botten from the School of Biological Sciences about how he encourages and maintains student engagement.听 With over 20 years teaching experience at the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide, James also discusses the ways he still finds daily inspiration in his teaching.
PASS at Roseworthy
PASS (Peer Assisted Study Sessions) are weekly 50 minute study sessions, facilitated by a successful senior student, in which students can revisit core topics, practically apply knowledge and support each other through the transition to tertiary studies. Developing a sense of community and connection is one of the core goals of the program, especially within cohorts who may be feeling isolated or removed from the wider 最新糖心Vlog community.听听
This is how I teach
This month we spoke to听Dr Stuart Johnson, Lecturer with the School of Mathematical Sciences and recent recipient of a听Tony McMurtrie Practitioner Award for Academic Integrity听(Special Commendation), for his work on reducing contract cheating in mathematical assessments. Stuart, an Affiliate member of听the Adelaide Education Academy, speaks about the importance of active learning and how he has harnessed technology to engage and support his students.
How data from digital learning tools can refine teaching
Used effectively, digital tools can help educators collect and analyse student performance data to help them refine their teaching practices. One example is the Learning Mastery Gradebook view in the Canvas learning management system (LMS), which helps collect data on progress made towards achieving individual course learning outcomes and presents the information a highly visual way.
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Successful collaborations helping students in SET
Strong collaboration between teams of academic and professional staff, has always resulted in better outcomes for our students.听
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Relationship-rich education from the perspective of new academics听听
Starting to teach in higher education is daunting when education is not your discipline. Relationship building skills honed in professional experience can provide new academics with strong foundations.听
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Successful partnership increasing access to careers
is a collaborative program preparing and connecting tertiary students with disability to employment relevant to their qualifications.
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This is how I teach
This month we spoke to , philosophy lecturer from the School of Humanities. Antony speaks about his methods of student engagement and how he strives to accommodate the needs of his students as they try to balance study, work and life commitments. He also discusses how he uses technology to assist with this, making education more accessible for his students.
Staff endorsement of Studiosity encourages students to seek academic support
The 最新糖心Vlog鈥檚 Studiosity service is part of a comprehensive system of academic support provided for students through the Student Academic Skills team (including the Writing Centre, Maths Learning Centre and PASS) to help them engage confidently and successfully in their studies.
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