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Student services and scholarships are among the support systems that can help students manage a job in tandem with their university education
Setting boundaries for teachers ’ well - being
Practising self - care and saying no can help university educators manage the increasing demands of teaching and find a sustainable work - life balance
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 analyse and evaluate …
Walking the tightrope towards tenure
Achieving a permanent academic position requires a deft juggle of research , teaching and service . Here , Cheong Fan offers advice on how to keep your balance
Campus webinar : How to make lifelong learning a strategic priority
Three lifelong learning experts from Campus + partner institutions in Asia discuss how universities can embed a culture of continuous education beyond the …
What are the key components of an effective lifelong - learning culture ?
Continuing engagement with education doesn ’ t just happen . Universities need to put the right elements in place to support a culture of lifelong learning , writes Cheong Fan
Give your academic paper its best chance of being accepted
Peer review is a key step in the journey to publication in that prestigious journal , but not every paper gets to this stage . Here are key reasons for desk rejection and how to avoid …
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 communication skills in organisational …
The art of bringing humour into the classroom
A laugh or smile can lighten a lecture and make students more willing to speak up in class . Here are tips for using this nuanced , subjective tool in your teaching
Teaching from the heart in 13 steps
Engaging your students through empathy requires teachers to share their own stories and vulnerabilities and foster a safe space for learning . Here , Beiting He …
Helping students transition to university life
Starting university is a major milestone for new undergraduates . Teachers can offer encouragement , guidance and empathy to help students with practical and …
Preparing students to succeed in a volatile , uncertain , complex and ambiguous world
University campuses can act as an incubator , giving students a secure environment where they feel nurtured and cared for and where they can come to …
Exam skills instruction : fostering a sense of self - efficacy
Practice , regular feedback and opportunities to experience mastery can help students develop sound exam technique and improve their performance , writes Cheong …
Writing exam questions in a six - step process
Writing exam questions is a meticulous , complex and creative part of teaching . The habit of using a standardised process will make this frequent task more manageable , …
Failing your way to academic success
Failure offers students and educators a chance to explore their shortcomings and come to greater self - awareness . In fact , it can be seen as growth in disguise , write Kelvin …
Building resilience in students : give them roots and wings
Teachers can act as their students ’ strongest supporters and life coaches , assisting them in acquiring the knowledge , abilities and resilience they need to face …
How to use failure to build an academic career
Failure can be a stepping stone on the way to professional success . Here , Beiting He offers tips for finding support through setbacks and cultivating a …
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 skills . M . C . Zhang and Aliana Leong …
Autonomy , fun and other benefits of student - centred learning design
Putting students at the core of learning design can bring business and commerce studies to life , writes Guan Wang
Leadership styles in higher education that work in the ‘ new normal ’
University leaders require a broad set of skills – from using data to creating long - term strategy – as well as the ability to adapt to changing times
Open - book assessments : dos and don ’ ts that foster good practice
Exam format can affect student performance and anxiety levels . Here ’ s how to set an OBA that gives students their best chance to excel
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 fundamental roles ?
Tame the to - do list and manage an academic workload
Reduce procrastination , forget multitasking and get the to - do list done . From delegating to prioritising urgent versus important tasks , here are six practical ways to balance …
Tips for new PhD supervisors : how to hold effective meetings
Supervisory meetings should be planned , regular and positive in tone . Here are key elements to include in thesis supervision meetings for academics new to the role
How to get through your first year of teaching
For any new teacher , standing in front of a class is daunting – professionally and emotionally . Here are some tips to help you prepare , adapt and conquer nerves and self - doubt
Targeted teaching : meeting students where they are
Teaching students according to their strengths and shortcomings , stimulating their interest in learning and building confidence in learning , is not only part of …
Collaborate or compete ?
Working together turns out to drive positive factors such as communication , productivity , trust and creativity . Here ’ s how to foster collaboration among institutions , faculty …
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 physical and virtual …
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 universities can help their …
