Category: Faculty of Science and Engineering
From the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
Rubrics: Why, What and How
A quick tour of the Why, What, and How behind rubrics - with links to resources.
Educators of Impact: In conversation with Joyce El-Haddad
As an associate lecturer in anatomy in the Department of Chiropractic, Joyce El-Haddad strives for the best in herself, her students and in her teaching practice. TECHE asks her what drives her aspirations to be the best teacher she can...
Learning is doing, learning is context
Professor Helen Pask, happy to have students back on campus, outlines how Physics units employ contextual learning for non-Physics majors. She reflects on moving teaching wholly online in session 1: some changes have been short-term but others will continue.
Educators of Impact: In conversation with Dr Gaurav Gupta
Dr Gaurav Gupta is a computer programming educator who encourages his students to see the value of persistence over natural capability. Since his approach routinely produces student breakthroughs in learning, TECHE asks this self-confessed soccer obsessive how he consistently kicks...
The science demo: an experience going virtual
Fun, messy science demos in classrooms. What do you do when you and your audience need to connect via the Internet instead?
Teaching face-to-face in a laboratory: What I’d do.
Read this simple checklist of how to create a safe learning environment for you and your students during practical sessions in laboratories and other specialised learning spaces
Wéijī within the School of Engineering
In the time of lockdown and social isolation, it is not business as usual, putting community social fabric under strain. This is testing our resilience to change and agility to adapt through innovation. The University sector is acutely impacted where...
The Reality of Learning: VR Experiences
Virtual-reality is now a key tool in higher-education. Hear Associate Professor Kira Westaway share the amazing benefits and real-life experiences that virtual reality can offer students.
Let’s elevate authentic Project Based Learning!
Vertical Integrated project base learning (vPBL) as vehicle for authentic learning and transferability skill development. Students solve real engineering in teams to develop employability skills.