All posts by Agnes Bosanquet

What’s the difference between scholarly teaching and the scholarship of teaching?

I continue to share brief lessons from the modules in Contemporary Approaches to University Teaching.Session 1, 2024 started February 12th and runs until June 30th 2024. Enrolment is open now. You can sign up at https://canvas.instructure.com/register and use the following...

/ 28 March, 2024

Higher Education in context: purposes, politics and futures

The Contemporary Approaches to University Teaching MOOC considers the political, economic, social and cultural influences and power structures that shape the higher education sector.

/ 19 March, 2024

Managing student teamwork

Student team projects can be challenging. The Contemporary Approaches to University Teaching MOOC provides strategies for facilitating effective teamwork for student projects.

/ 14 March, 2024

What creative writing can tell us about teaching in higher education

Creative writing teaches students to pay attention to words, to take risks and perhaps even surprise themselves.

/ 5 March, 2024

Academic mentoring

Mentoring relationships are invaluable for professional development. The Contemporary Approaches to University Teaching MOOC offers a wealth of resources to support mentors and mentees.

/ 28 February, 2024

Peer review of teaching…anyone?

The Contemporary Approaches to University Teaching MOOC explores the role of formative peer review in continuous professional development and learning.

/ 15 February, 2024

What interdisciplinary research training can tell us about teaching in higher education

How reflective writing and resistant reading can foster curiosity, critical thinking and creativity.

/ 23 November, 2023
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Assessment in focus

The Contemporary Approaches to University Teaching guides you in reflecting on your assessment rubrics.

/ 16 November, 2023

Exploring assessment: designing it, communicating how to do it, and then marking it

The Contemporary Approaches to University Teaching MOOC guides you in reflecting on assessment in your unit and across the course.

/ 9 November, 2023