How to embed critical thinking from course design to assessment
Critical thinking is an essential, human skill. This practical advice aims to help university educators nurture and enhance students’ ability to …
Using the power of debate to enhance critical thinking
Asking students to analyse, defend and counterargue a contentious issue has proved an engaging way to teach reasoning and…
Design a student-centred curriculum for dynamic learning
Student-centred learning design promotes engagement, critical thinking and problem-solving, which leads to enhanced real-world …
Ask for help: a survival guide for inexperienced academics
Research and teaching are two sides of the knowledge coin: creation and dissemination. How do young scholars learn to balance these…
Outside in: use your students’ curiosity to invigorate your teaching
Breaking up the classroom routine with field trips and visiting experts is an essential teaching tool. Here’s how university educators can use …
How a rich extracurricular campus life nurtures well-rounded individuals
Soft skills such as organisation, communication and networking are often developed outside the classroom. Here’s how…
