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This is how I teach
This month we spoke with Amanda Able, Professor in Plant Science in the School of Agriculture, Food and Wine, Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology. Amanda has been a member of the Adelaide College of Reviewers since 2016 and the Adelaide Education Academy since 2017. Here Amanda shares why she loves being a scientist and how her teaching prepares students for the future.
An introduction to new library roles
Claire Sadler is the Library’s Coordinator, Indigenous Library Programs. She is a Bundjalung woman and holds a Bachelor of Education (Primary), First Class Honours in Mathematics, Master of Indigenous Education, and Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship).
Help shape the future of learning and teaching in this year’s academic program reviews
The University has over 70 academic programs across the Faculties of ABLE, SET, and HMS scheduled for review in 2024, grouped into 20 separate reviews and 5 rounds.
Learnings from LTAG - Dr Alistair Standish
Educators often reflect on their teaching to improve their pedagogy, however, what about getting students to reflect on their learning and how they can improve?
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This is how I teach
This month we spoke with Paul McLiesh, Senior Lecturer in the Adelaide Nursing School, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. Paul has been a member of the Adelaide Education Academy since 2017 and recently joined the Adelaide College of Reviewers. Here Paul shares his insights about preparing our nursing students for the real world and what he likes most about teaching in the field of nursing.
Course Readings Upgrade
Managing your student’s readings in MyUni is now easier with a new upgrade to the Course Readings tool. The refreshed look provides a modern and intuitive user interface with some key enhancements to streamline your experience and make Course Readings even more user-friendly.
Launching - Students as Partners
Students as Partners (SaP) is an initiative created by student leaders and staff to ensure students have a central role in co-creating improvements in their experience of curriculum, services, and their overall university experience.
Learnings from LTAG - Dr Ratna Derina
Colleagues within the Faculty of ABLE have developed a simulation activity which enables students to experience global wealth management as well as informing the enhancement of courses.
This is how I teach
This month we spoke with Dr Kim Barbour, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Media, Faculty of ABLE. Kim’s excellent teaching practice was recognised in the 2023 Commendations for the Enhancement and Innovation of Student Learning, in the category of Inclusive learning and teaching approaches. Here Kim shares her insights about preparing students for jobs which don’t yet exist and how she uses Prezi Video to enable active engagement with her students.
Evidencing your teaching effectiveness
On Thursday 15 February, staff enjoyed a presentation by Emeritus Profession Denise Chalmers AM, which focused on a myriad of ways to evidence excellence learning and teaching practice.