How to encourage student self-reflection
Using literature to increase students’ empathy
Asking students to reflect on emotions through literary works can enhance their empathy. Here are some tried and tested methods
Can non-assessed creative play help students develop confidence and critical thinking?
Supporting and enhancing students’ drawing skills improves not only their visual communication but also their mental health and well-being. Chris Wright and Zoë Allman…
Teach research methodology using these low-prep exercises
Use these engaging exercises to gently introduce your undergraduate students to research methods
Assessments that maintain fairness and authenticity without AI
In-person, reflective and analytical tasks require students to apply their learning in real-world ways that AI can’t easily replicate. Here are eight ways to tailor…
Tweaks to make when teaching political science and social policies in the GenAI age
Some methods to enhance student learning of political science topics while maintaining academic integrity
What is metacognition? Get students thinking about their thinking
What is metacognition and how can we get students to evaluate and improve their thinking?
How to develop cognitive presence in your learning community
In an effective learning community, students feel safe to challenge their own preconceptions and reflect on their progress. Here, Hannah Shaw and Mike Hackman …
Using meta-reflection for professional development: how to tap into the full potential of online…
Adrian Lam offers guiding questions and prompts that help students reflect on their own ways of thinking and working to aid their professional growth
Developing research skills post-pandemic: creating space for reflection and conversation
Three research advisers share advice on how institutions should support researchers to develop their professional skills and confidence post-pandemic
Using films to encourage reflection and critical thinking in your teaching
Noam Schimmel shares advice on how to leverage the pedagogical and emotive power of films to support your teaching
Asynchronous discussions – how and why
Asynchronous discussions facilitate deeper reflection and critical thinking about course content. Paul Moss explains how to ensure such online discussions benefit all …
Enabling staff-student co-creation of experiential learning at scale
Simon Riley and Gavin McCabe share a reflective learning and assessment framework for staff and students to co-create experiential learning that is scalable and effective
Creating time and space for reflection in undergraduate research methods
Adrian Lam offers insights on how keeping a weekly application diary helps enhance students’ reflections on the power and limits of research methods
Mind matters: embedding socio-emotional learning in higher education curricula
Kathleen Chim and Benjamin Chan explain how universities can embed socio-emotional learning into courses across multiple disciplines to better prepare students for the…
Using coaching circles to beat isolation and spur reflexive work
Glen Cousquer explains how coaching circles run by students with their peers can help beat feelings of isolation and guide students to overcome personal or …
Serious play: building knowledge with Lego bricks
Using Lego blocks to aid brainstorming has migrated from boardrooms into university classrooms. This guide explores how to get the most out of it in your …
A guide to running engaging and interactive tutorials
Adrian Lam shares useful tips for how tutors can create engaging and interactive tutorials for students that maximise learning outcomes
Preparing students for an uncertain future through career planning
Lessons in engaging students in future career planning and preparation as part of their university studies, shared by Stephen Warrington, Katherine Cameron and Matt Vickers
Back to the future: how blogs can revolutionise your classroom
From assisting reflective learning to increasing engagement, do not overlook the humble blog amid the rush for the shiniest new online thing, says Dennis Relojo…
Design online assessment to prevent academic misconduct
Traditional proctored exams rarely work when teaching online so instructors must rely on careful assessment design to minimise the risk of cheating, explain Patrick …
