Real skills learned during hands-on authentic research
Lack of hierarchy in learning is a critical aspect of true partnership. Check out what students thought in this research project.
The Journey Of A Learning & Teaching Philosophy
Find out how MUIC (Macquarie University International College) developed its learning and teaching philosophy, how they introduced it to their community, and how they make it work.
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.
Punk Rock Inspired Teaching Philosophy
MUIC is currently planning a curriculum redesign project and the Learning Innovation Hub (LIH) are supporting them in this process. We asked MUIC staff to write their individual teaching philosophies. I invited Dr Can Yalcinkaya, Diploma Senior Teacher, to share...
Reflection for Learning – The Basics
This post looks at different models of reflection and how to apply reflective tasks in your teaching.
Do You Have A Teaching Philosophy?
Do you have a teaching philosophy? It’s a definite advantage to have one prepared, so here are some pointers.
Looking To Engage Your Students (and everyone else) With Your Research?
Some ideas to package research differently and boost the impact of your research ideas in your teaching practice and beyond.
Turn Feedback into Feedforward or a Degustation Menu
Lessons learned from a recent workshop on feedback, based on a large-scale Australian project titled ‘Feedback for Learning: Closing the Assessment Loop’.
How To Get A Unit From Idea To iLearn In 7 Steps
New to Macquarie? Toying with a new unit idea? First time developing a unit? We have you covered. Even seasoned Macquarie staff get confused and overwhelmed by all the acronyms, committees, technologies and systems that are being thrown around in...