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This is how I teach

John Willison

This month we spoke with Dr John Willison, Senior Lecturer in the School of Education, in the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics. John is the Director of the Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary), coordinates two undergraduate degree courses, and supervises the research of Master and PhD students. Here John explains how learning autonomy is ultimately what enables school teachers to remain current and effective throughout their career.

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This is how I use AI: Dr Walter Barbieri

Walter Barbieri

For final-year Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) students, transiting to the high school classroom can present a range of challenges in a dynamic environment. Course coordinator Dr Walter Barbieri, senior lecturer in the University’s School of Education, shares how he’s embracing generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) to help prepare pre-service teachers for excellence in the classroom.

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Learnings from LTAG - Dr Florian Ploeckl

Florian Ploeckl

The LTAG supported my participation in a commercial Microsoft Power BI software course as preparation for a Microsoft Certification Exam as Power BI Data Analyst Associate. I have recently completed the course components and will take the exam once I am finished with this exam period.

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Course reviews and the new course review reporting tool

Course review reporting tool

Launched in 2024, the Course Review Reporting Tool (CRRT) is designed to support staff to document and report on course reviews via an easy-to-use online platform that automates critical stages of the reporting process.

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This is how I teach

Kate Wegener

This month we spoke with Dr Kate Wegener, Lecturer in the School of Biological Sciences, in the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology. Kate explains how she tailors her teaching approach to meet the diverse abilities, backgrounds, and life challenges of the individual, offering advanced students more freedom to explore while providing structured support for those who need it.

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This is how I teach with AI: Dr Sean Jolly and Kerrie Stockley

Four people in a classroom; two students in scrubs at a laptop, guided by two educators.

Using the state-of-the-art facilities of Adelaide Health Simulation, the course Clinical Skills and Simulation (HLTH SC 1006) introduces students to healthcare delivery and uses simulation to teach clinical skills used by health professionals.

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This is how I use AI: Cornelia Koch

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In today’s increasingly interconnected world, the modern lawyer must have a basic understanding of the legal systems of numerous countries. In Comparative Law (LAW 2508) students develop a global perspective by making substantive connections between the Australian common law and a range of other legal traditions. They question whether national legal systems and institutions are converging or if differing economic, political, social and cultural contexts preserve legal diversity.

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Adelaide Education Academy New Members

Congratulations to the 7 staff who successfully applied to join the Adelaide Education Academy (AEA) in the recent round.

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Learnings from LTAG - Dr Walter Barbieri

Dr Walter Barbieri

The Learning and Teaching Advancement Grant (LTAG) scheme supports innovation and leadership in learning ad teaching. This month, Adelaide Education Academy member, Dr Walter Barbieri (School of Education) shares his experiences of delivering workshops on the innovative use of AI as part of his LTA Grant.

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This is how I use AI

Dr Daniel Lee

Incorporating skills involving the responsible use of AI is vital in today's rapidly evolving educational landscape. Dr Daniel Lee (School of Education) shares how he’s implemented generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) in the first-year courses English Literacy for University (EDUC 1009) and Academic Literacy for University (EDUC 1010) which equip students with fundamental language skills, as well as skills to navigate the complex linguistic terrain of academic study.

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