Dr Katrina Moore, FASS 18 October, 12.30 – 2pm Learning & Teaching Workshop (Room 416), Level 4 Mathews Building This workshop will explore the role that online discussion forums can play in facilitating dialogue and interaction among students in large lecture classes. Findings from a research project currently underway in a 2nd-year FASS course will […]
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Next week: Investigating the Impact of Technology-enabled Learning and Teaching (TELT) on Student Participation and Student-to-Student Dialogue in Large Lecture Classes
October 12th, 2010 · No Comments · Events, Research, Showcasing Teaching, Technology Enabled Learning & Teaching
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Upcoming: Academia, Wikipedia and Social Media’s Reframing of Academic Power/Knowledge Arrangements
October 4th, 2010 · No Comments · Events, Research, Researching Learning and Teaching, Technology Enabled Learning & Teaching
Dr Henk Eijkman, ADFA 11 October, 12.30 – 2pm Learning & Teaching Workshop (Room 416), Level 4 Mathews Building While there is much hype about academics’ attitude to Wikipedia there have been few if any empirical studies. The aim of this research was to ascertain how academics respond to Wikipedia as an iconic social media […]
Exploring the affordances of the online learning tool, UNSW Wikispaces, in enhancing the group assessment experience for both students and tutors
September 22nd, 2010 · No Comments · Events, Research, Researching Learning and Teaching, Resources, Technology Enabled Learning & Teaching, Uncategorized
Helen Caple (EMPA) & Mike Bogle (TRC/FASS) In this seminar Helen and Mike reported on the initial findings from a small research project investigating the large enrolment course experience in relation to group assessment and online learning tools, in particular UNSW Wikispaces. You can view their slides here: Helen Caple & Mike Bogle Slides You can read […]
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Film Clip: Using Case Studies in Social Sciences
February 3rd, 2010 · No Comments · Research, Resources, Showcasing Teaching
Christopher Walker from School of Social Sciences and International Studies discusses the way The Social Science and Policy Case Studies course uses structured case studies to teach policy theory and its application. The course is structured around 3 consecutive case studies, each lasting 4 weeks and culminating in a role play where student groups present […]
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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 · No Comments · Events, 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 · No Comments · Events, 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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Write-up: Showcasing Teaching: Using Case studies in Social Sciences, 14th October 2009
October 19th, 2009 · No Comments · Research, Resources, Showcasing Teaching
The first Showcasing Teaching session that took place on Wednesday, 14 October, focused on using case studies. Christopher Walker from School of Social Sciences and International Studies presented the way The Social Science and Policy Case Studies course uses structured case studies to teach policy theory and its application. The course is structured around 3 […]
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Upcoming:Researching Learning and Teaching: Mapping areas of interest, Wednesday 21st October, 12 – 1.30pm
October 13th, 2009 · No Comments · Announcements, Events, Research, Researching Learning and Teaching
The first session of Researching Learning & Teaching seminar series will focus on discussions around the scholarship of learning and teaching and on identifying areas of interest and topics that participants would like to explore in future sessions. Researching Learning and Teaching sessions will offer opportunities for those investigating aspects of teaching and learning to […]
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