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Pedagogy Learn more about pedagogy and how different theories of teaching and learning work across higher education. Here, academics offer insights into a variety of pedagogies, drawing on their own teaching experience alongside research, to provide practical advice on what instructional methods work best for different university contexts, disciplines and classes.
Copyright © 2025 THE - Times Higher Education. All rights reserved. Online micro - learning can transform the teaching of sensitive topics
Non - linear course design means that emotive and uncomfortable content can be paused or skipped and returned to another time , says Gemma Ahearne
Fostering module consistency to aid learning
Maurice Kinsella and John Wyatt explain how to keep a level of consistency throughout course modules that helps students achieve the desired learning outcomes
Teaching students to think for themselves is not enough
The critical thinking ideal is too individualistic and self - focused − students must learn to help others think well , too , says T . Ryan Byerly
How to use visual media to spur inquiry - based learning online
Nata š a Lackovi ć talks through an image - based concept inquiry cycle she has developed to use visual media as a learning tool online
Clarity , consistency , cohesion and care : the four Cs as a design philosophy for online learning
Andy Wright describes how a focus on clarity , consistency , cohesion and care results in better online learning design
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 …
A blueprint for an engaging and student - centred online degree that works
Sue Brown and Karalee Dwyer explain how to approach online education to ensure it is not just an adaptation from face - to - face delivery but purpose - built for better …
Active , collaborative , authentic : the evolution of teaching post - Covid
How to facilitate active , collaborative and authentic learning experiences by using digital tools to enhance teaching now and post - Covid - 19
Leading with humanity in your online classroom : Tips beyond tech
How to ensure the human side of teaching is not lost and that pedagogical practices promoting care drive decisions when instructing online , from research by Mary Candace …
THE podcast : making the case for better faculty training
How should the role of academics evolve to ensure students receive the high quality teaching they deserve ?
Using visual media to enhance online learning
Nata š a Lackovi ć presents a pedagogical approach to using visual media to activate student learning , rather than simply decorating course content
Bringing teaching and digital together : skills needed to teach online
Sean Morris talks about how academics can foster digital skills in their students and themselves for better online learning outcomes
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 …
Improving academic writing skills to boost student confidence and resilience
Academic writing skills are fundamental to most university courses . Andrew Struan explains how Glasgow has taken a whole - university approach to ensure all …
The active lecture : student - centred learning for the future
Online teaching offers valuable insight into effective pedagogy that will remain useful long after the pandemic is past , according to James Pickering , who outlines the key lessons …
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 …
The lecture is dead , long live the lecture : Redefining higher education in a digital age
The move to online teaching is a chance to redesign higher education delivery to reflect the way students learn , replacing traditional lectures with more interactive …
Making the implicit explicit : improve online learning through ‘ presence ’
Dara Cassidy explains how the Community of Inquiry provides a framework to help translate teaching strategies that come naturally in the classroom to the online learning …
From lecture theatre to living room : adapting teaching techniques to the online classroom
The move to online education has required a major rethink of traditional teaching practices . Julianne Law offers insight on how she has adapted her ‘ lectures ’ for …
Tech tools to help enhance online and blended learning
With thousands of educational apps all promising to enhance online learning , choosing the right technology is a challenge . Miral Gibson explains why how pedagogy …
Forum - based online teaching to improve student engagement and motivation
A key challenge with online learning is maintaining student engagement and motivation . A forum - based teaching system , in which all students could see and compare their work …
Give students confidence to ' be wrong , loudly ’ in online classes
For students to learn effectively online , they must be willing to get things wrong and be corrected . But speaking up in an online class can be intimidating so …
Organising your online course
Three digital teaching experts share advice on how to organise an online course effectively and answer questions about some key challenges during this ACUE …
A guide to effective digital course design and delivery from four online teaching experts
Chrysi Rapanta consolidates the knowledge of four online teaching experts to produce guidance on what pedagogical content knowledge faculty need in order to develop …
Top online teaching tip : ask your students questions
Asking students questions during online classes provides insight into what they understand and where they need support . David Martin explains how to do this …
Optimise your synchronous online classes
Teaching online requires adaptations to in - person teaching , whatever your level of experience . Jesper Hansen explains what key changes he has made to his teaching …
Curiosity : Activating internal student motivation when teaching online
Appealing to students ’ curiosity boosts their motivation to learn . Jose Vazquez explains how educators can use this in their online teaching strategies
Instructional videos : Creating multimedia that works for learning
Best practice in creating instructional videos that efficiently impart knowledge to students learning remotely , from Judy Brooks
Using an adaptive active model to promote student success
Susan Holecheck explains why flipping the traditional classroom teaching model with an adaptive active learning approach has proven so effective at Arizona State …
Ask the experts : Evidence - based practices in online teaching and learning
Find out about using evidence - based practices in online teaching and learning in this Q & A with Ryan Luke , programme director for adaptive learning at the …
Ask the experts : Evidence - based practices in digital learning
Learn about how and why to apply evidence - based practices to digital learning in this Q & A with Nina Araujo , instructional designer at Northeastern University
Expert Q & A : Designing online classes
Brandon Karcher , instructional technology manager at Bucknell University , and Douglas Wilson , instructional designer at Dallas College , answer fellow academics ’ …
Chunking lectures – it ’ s a no brainer
Students respond much better to manageable packages of information . Here Paul Moss explains why and how to go about ‘ chunking ’ online lectures to get the best …
How to build outstanding pedagogy for teaching via Zoom
Too many educators still view online as a second - rate form of teaching , but it does not have to be . In this video , Stephen Hersh offers advice on how to offer first - class …
How to design an online course centred around interactive learning
Interactive learning is an effective way to keep remote students engaged with online courses . Sara Wolfson offers four tips on how to design classes with a strong focus …
Creating a welcoming and inclusive online learning community
Creating a sense of community among students is vital for effective online teaching . Here , Miral Gibson explains how fostering this welcoming online learning …
The power of peer to peer : how and why to encourage your students to learn from each other
Peer - to - peer learning brings major benefits for students and instructors . Here , Zachary Walker explains how to encourage your students to learn from each other and …
Tackling ‘ fake news ’ in online education
Higher education remains awash with claims and theories that are backed by little evidence . Here , Celia Popovic and Fiona Smart debunk some of the more …
Think - pair - share : how to structure online classes
When students discuss ideas and learn from one another , they absorb far more , which is the rationale behind the think - pair - share teaching model . Here Jos é Guzman explains …
Top five strategies for integrating active learning into virtual classes
It is all too easy for remote learning to become a passive experience for students , sitting on their own at home . Here Steven Mintz outlines some strategies for ensuring …
Translating creative assessment styles online : Blackboard learning journals
Traditional exams can inhibit students , while more creative assessments provide a forum where their talent and knowledge can shine . Madeleine Davies discusses …
Expert Q & A : Course design with strong pedagogy
Sophia Strickfaden , eLearning technologist for Colorado Colleges Online , talks through how to design online courses with strong pedagogy
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