Teaching Matters Academic Support

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Staff and three students meeting for a chat on the Coffee and Cake Conversation initiative September’s introductory blog post is written by Dr Cathy Bovill, Senior Lecturer in Student Engagement at the Institute for Academic Development. 2014) Clarifying the concept of student engagement. Kuh, G.D. &

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University Business

OCTOBER 28, 2024

In today’s fast-evolving world, universities have the opportunity to align their programs with industry trends, equipping students with the skills needed for the workforce and creating social mobility. The pandemic brought unprecedented changes to education, further pushing institutions to adapt to modern needs.

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University Business

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Colleges and universities across the world are leveraging the credentials to fuel student engagement, brand differentiation and workforce development opportunities for learners of all ages, according to a new report from Coursera. higher education leaders’ perspective on for-credit micro-credentials, click here.

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Creatrix Campus

DECEMBER 3, 2023

How technology-enhanced outcome based education programs can improve student success admin Mon, 12/04/2023 - 02:05 Outcome Based Education (OBE) has emerged as a guiding philosophy, emphasizing measurable student outcomes. What is outcome based education? OBE does this.

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Experiential Learning Depot

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Holiday Food Drive Have your students organize a food drive to collect non-perishable items and deliver them to local food banks or shelters to support families in need. Students engage in every step from planning and promoting to collecting and delivering donations in this service-learning project ideas.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 20, 2024

Currently a doctoral student at the University of Texas at Austin, Michael Reid, Jr., is intent on utilizing research to examine poverty as a barrier to student development. in educational policy and planning, Reid hopes to make an impact on federal and state policies related to education.

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Teaching Matters Academic Communities

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

We offer up to 6 spaces within each cohort, and the students selected are ones who show a keen interest in working in Higher Education in the future. As well as their Peer Assisted Learning activities, the students attend and present at staff educational journal clubs. Medical Teacher 38, 208-210.

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The Scholarly Teacher

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Most descriptions of the practice of ungrading focus on using formative feedback rather than summative judgment to guide students along their learning path, and the practice has many advocates in the education field, including Jesse Stommel, Alfie Kohn, and Susan D. Stommel (2023) has used ungrading in classes of 150 students or more!

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Creatrix Campus

AUGUST 21, 2023

Promoting a Positive Campus Culture: Using Behavior Management in Higher Education editor Mon, 08/21/2023 - 03:15 In the dynamic realm of higher education, fostering a positive campus culture is not only desirable but essential for academic excellence and holistic student development.

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University Business

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Student mental health on college campuses has taken a toll in the years after the pandemic, straining in-house counseling services and affecting student engagement. “I want to make sure there’s not one element or piece that creates an environment where a student ultimately leaves our institution,” Haywood said.

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Creatrix Campus

JULY 20, 2023

Supporting Student Success in Higher Education: A Comprehensive Guide editor Thu, 07/20/2023 - 04:08 Higher education is an exciting and transformative journey, offering students a wealth of opportunities for personal growth and academic achievement. This is where Student Success in Higher Education peeps in.

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Creatrix Campus

APRIL 19, 2023

11 ways University Chatbots are transforming learning and teaching in higher education editor Wed, 04/19/2023 - 04:51 Chatbots are computer programs designed to simulate conversation with human users, typically over the internet. However, chatbots have also found their way into the higher education sector.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 7, 2023

Image: At New York University’s Tandon School of Engineering, the seven-year-old Vertically Integrated Projects program has grown from five teams to almost 50, involving hundreds of students each semester. By involving students across grades and rooting the project under a faculty adviser, VIPs don’t end when the school year does.

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Clark Nesxen

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Department of Education, students who focused on career and technical education (CTE) during high school had higher annual median earnings eight years after graduation than students who did not. The proximity of these programs and their locations within the school enhance the learning environment and student engagement.

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Experiential Learning Depot

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Inquiry-based learning questions are the heart of a classroom that thrives on curiosity, critical thinking, and student engagement. As educators, understanding how to effectively guide students from teacher-led inquiry to fully student-driven exploration is essential in fostering deep, meaningful learning.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

MARCH 29, 2023

Thank goodness, because after reading a recent Chronicle article about the so-called “wars” over math curriculum , it seems clear that engaging in a curriculum war is the worst possible outcome for all involved. This is very slow going.

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Campus Groups

JUNE 14, 2022

This growth continued in 2022 and will continue to do so now that we have joined forces with the leading mobile-first student engagement platform in higher education- Ready Education (Ready). Denecia is passionate about student success and experiential learning.

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Campus Groups

MAY 10, 2022

Living in Columbus, Ohio, she holds a Master of Education from Ohio University. Maria is passionate about student affairs and success. With over 8 years of experience in higher education she has held several roles in this space. Anthony has over eight years of experience in higher education.

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Creatrix Campus

JUNE 23, 2024

Among the other facilities, students want well-organized, safe, and interesting housing options, often termed student residence management, housing management, or dormitory management. This blog will discuss the critical role student resident management plays in higher education.

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eLiterate

DECEMBER 16, 2022

I would have subverted the assignment into something that actually challenged me while flipping the bird to the instructor who had the temerity to underestimate or underappreciate their students in general and me in particular. Nothing pissed me off more than a professor who wasted my educational time. I wanted to learn.

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Teaching Matters Student Engagement

JULY 28, 2022

Image credit: Sheldon from Big Bang Theory – meme from ProgrammerHumor Reddit community In this post, Phil Marston looks at a way of helping students provide what markers are looking for and for markers to provide the feedback students find useful. Help students develop the ability to self-assess. & Chapman, A.

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Teaching Matters Student Engagement

MAY 21, 2024

Dimitrios was praised by students for being not just a skilled educator, but an inspiring one. His teaching style is personal and engaging, and making sure he knows all his students’ names is a priority, which helps to create a warm and inclusive classroom. May 21, 2024

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Teaching Matters Student Engagement

MAY 14, 2024

Student Tutor of the Year Student tutors sometimes fly under the radar when we think about teaching, but they play a huge and often formative part in students’ education. Callum Paterson Callum Paterson is the Academic Engagement & Policy Coordinator within the Student Voice team at the Students’ Association.

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University Business

JANUARY 5, 2024

Business schools are filled with educators who cut their teeth on case studies. Many educators consider HBS-style case studies the gold standard for helping students develop analytical business skills. In these breakout discussions, students are prompted by key questions related to the case study.

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Teaching Matters Student Engagement

MARCH 15, 2022

In redesigning the Engineering curriculum, we decided to take a whole, new approach to engineering education, starting from the very beginning: year 1. Engineering Principles 1 and Engineering Design 1 are two optional courses that we offer to first-year engineering students, which have been re-shaped from scratch during 2021.

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Teaching Matters Academic Support

JANUARY 17, 2019

Photo of PALS training day Back in January 2018, a group of staff and students in the Business School got their collective heads around the table to address the problem: ‘How can we get our UG students to engage more in their personal and professional development?’

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University Business

AUGUST 10, 2023

With the fall semester imminent, higher education leaders are expecting their first-year students to enter the way they traditionally have: scratching away two layers of sunburn while they say their goodbyes to their parents or guardians as they embark on a new phase of life.

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Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

AUGUST 24, 2022

How can we enable students to engage productively and proactively with their communities as agents for change while also ensuring a much wider tangible legacy for their work? These questions are centrally relevant to the wider aims and purposes of tertiary education. What do we do? How is the course assessed?

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Teaching Matters Student Employment

MARCH 22, 2024

As we developed our thinking, I realised that what was actually inspiring me was the potential we have to impact the lives and careers of our students, by broadening the spectrum of positive destinations and outcomes available to them, one of the core aims of any education.

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Teaching Matters Online Learning

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In this article, we explore how empowering students to engage with cultural activities can foster a more inclusive and harmonious community of scholars. Access to culture is a human right that is directly linked to the right to freedom of expression, the right to information and the right to education.

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Creatrix Campus

AUGUST 7, 2023

Enhancing Success: Effective Behavior Management Strategies to Reduce Student Dropout Rates editor Mon, 08/07/2023 - 08:53 In the pursuit of knowledge and education, there is an alarming global challenge that cannot be overlooked - the rising student dropout rates. Ethnic Disparities in the U.S.:

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Creatrix Campus

MAY 27, 2024

Academic advising software comes into its own in an era where student achievement and retention rates in higher education are under increased scrutiny. Studies indicate that universities adopting this kind of software report an increase in student retention of 10-15%. Promotes involvement in worthwhile educational endeavors.

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Teaching Matters Academic Support

JUNE 12, 2018

These sessions provide students with a space to meet new people, discuss academic content, learn cooperatively and consolidate knowledge gained in lectures and tutorials. Usually, InfPALS runs in semester 1 for first years, with the aim of easing their transition into Higher Education and getting them used to studying at University level.

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Experiential Learning Depot

JULY 4, 2023

. ​ One year a student chose to self-direct a PBL experience on the topic of domestic violence. An educator from there came into the school to speak with her. This student also contacted a self-defense instructor to come into the school to teach her and her classmates self-defense strategies. ​ That's why I love it!

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Teaching Matters Academic Communities

JULY 22, 2021

Original illustration by Georgia Smith, Edinburgh College of Art student In this post, Fiona McNeill walks us through the non-credit bearing course “Informatics Connect” that she and colleagues designed to help first-year students develop a sense of collegiality while studying online.

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Teaching Matters Academic Communities

MARCH 30, 2023

Latchiya is also the elected university-wide Postgraduate Taught Representative: As part of my role of being a Programme Representative, I have had the opportunity to constantly gather feedback from students and then work on the same by implementing changes with the help of our staff. Mar 30, 2023

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Teaching Matters Academic Support

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

The Coding Club initiative is trying to instill confidence in student learners at the University of Edinburgh so that they can become the teachers of tomorrow.

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