Using Role Play in Teaching Presentations by John Shepherd & Alison Rutherford John Shepherd and Alison Rutherford shared their experiences of using online role play to effectively engage students and “increase their understanding of human interaction, social dynamics and systems involving human activity” (Shepherd, 2009 in presentation). Key features of online role play include: Students […]
Write-up: Showcasing Teaching: Using Online Role Play in Teaching, 11th November
November 15th, 2009 · Comments Off on Write-up: Showcasing Teaching: Using Online Role Play in Teaching, 11th November · 393, Resources, Showcasing Teaching
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Write-up: Exploring Threshold Concepts: Using Threshold Concepts to Generate a New Understanding of Learning & Teaching Biology, 28th October
November 15th, 2009 · Comments Off on Write-up: Exploring Threshold Concepts: Using Threshold Concepts to Generate a New Understanding of Learning & Teaching Biology, 28th October · 393, Exploring Threshold Concepts
The first of the ‘Exploring Threshold Concepts’ seminars was held on the 28th October. Noel Whitaker (Faculty of Science) and Chris Hughes (Faculty of Medicine) presented the ALTC funded project they are involved in: ‘Using Threshold Concepts to Generate a New Understanding of Teaching and Learning Biology’, which is a collaboration between UNSW, USyd and […]
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Upcoming: Researching Learning & Teaching: Research Design & Analysis- Capturing Individuals’ Perceptions of their Development as Learners, Wednesday 18th November, 12-1.30pm
November 15th, 2009 · Comments Off on Upcoming: Researching Learning & Teaching: Research Design & Analysis- Capturing Individuals’ Perceptions of their Development as Learners, Wednesday 18th November, 12-1.30pm · 393, Research, Researching Learning and Teaching
Many of us are interested in investigating the impact of our teaching and courses upon student’s understanding, capability and/or views of learning. This area can, however, be difficult to research. In this session Jacqui McManus will discuss research she has undertaken that studies change in capability, and within this highlight the use of phenomenographic analysis […]
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Write-up: Researching Learning & Teaching: Mapping Areas of Interest, 21st Oct 2009
November 11th, 2009 · Comments Off on Write-up: Researching Learning & Teaching: Mapping Areas of Interest, 21st Oct 2009 · 393, Research, Researching Learning and Teaching, Uncategorized
The first ‘Researching Learning & Teaching’ session was held on 21 October and was facilitated by Jan McLean, Learning & Teaching. The session involved group discussions about the research into learning and teaching people were undertaking and/or interested in, including workplace learning; embedding skills; and informal learning. A full list of themes can be accessed […]
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Upcoming: Showcasing Teaching- Using Online Role Play in Teaching, Wednesday 11th November, 12.30-2pm
November 9th, 2009 · Comments Off on Upcoming: Showcasing Teaching- Using Online Role Play in Teaching, Wednesday 11th November, 12.30-2pm · 393, Showcasing Teaching
Using Role Play in Teaching Presentations by John Shepherd & Alison Rutherford This will take the form of presentations with opportunity for questions and discussions. The session will include an example of online role play used in a simulation of Middle Eastern politics. Time: 12.30-2.00pm Location: Learning & Teaching Commons, Level 4 Mathews Building. Light […]
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Upcoming:Talking about Teaching, 4th November, 12-1.30pm
October 28th, 2009 · Comments Off on Upcoming:Talking about Teaching, 4th November, 12-1.30pm · 393, Talking about Teaching
Teaching as a Global Scholar at UNSW: Adaptations and Insights Gained Discussion facilitated by Colina Mason and Felicity Rawlings-Sanaei Drawing on the experiences of academics who have taught in diverse cultural settings, this seminar will explore the extent to which one’s educational and cultural background impacts on three domains of learning and teaching: classroom practice; […]
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Upcoming: Exploring Threshold Concepts, 28th October 12-1.30pm
October 21st, 2009 · Comments Off on Upcoming: Exploring Threshold Concepts, 28th October 12-1.30pm · 392, 393, Exploring Threshold Concepts
This will be the first seminar in the ‘Exploring Threshold Concepts Series’. The aims of these sessions are twofold – firstly to showcase research that is being done into the area of threshold concepts at UNSW secondly, to provide the opportunity for participates to discuss their own research – or potential research – into this […]
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