Tag: MUIC
Focus in the Zoom Room
The English Language Centre developed guidelines to promote connection and community when using Zoom with their international students.
English language proficiency and Academic literacies
At our recent event, Educating for Success: 2020, Dr Pamela Humphreys spoke on the important work that Macquarie University English Language Centre is doing to support ESL students.
Principles of English Language Statement: What’s that?
The University recently updated its Principles of English Language Statement. Not sure what that is? Read about it here.
Developing Language Use descriptors for the non-linguist
MUIC is taking the development of students’ English language proficiency seriously by including Language Use descriptors in language-rich assessment rubrics. This article explains how we went about the development of these descriptors, to be used by the non-linguist.
Widening Participation in 2018 – A Year in Review
The Pro Vice-Chancellor, Programs and Pathways, Professor Sean Brawley, guided the University’s Widening Participation Unit (WPU) to strategically and proactively respond to sectoral changes around equity in higher education. The new approach, outlined in the Widening Participation Strategic Framework 2018...
Day In The Life: Mirjana Jovancevic
Mirjana Jovancevic is the Associate Director, MUIC Programs. She talks about her early morning exercise routine, how she loves MUIC's diversity, and likens MUIC's fast-paced delivery model to hurdling.
The Hum – Humans of MUIC
Amos tells us his Teaching Philosophy, Khyiah shares how she writes Young Adult Fiction, Eugene talks about student motivation and Dimity speaks about her move from W.A.
MUIC Is Re-Designing Its Curriculum Too
After successful ThinkTank sessions, the Macquarie University International College (MUIC) is re-designing its curriculum by more effectively embedding academic literacies, authentic assessments, formative feedback, active learning and critical reflection.