Practical learning
Reflection and advice for hands-on university teaching practice – from online lab work to work placements and real-world experience
A good practice guide for student business placements
Advice for university educators on setting up projects in which students work directly with external partners such as local businesses, based on a pilot initiative
Let students know they don’t know
Overconfidence often prevents students from being able to identify areas of weakness. As teachers, we must help them realise what they are
Let’s equip the next generation of business leaders with an ethical compass
In an AI-focused world, how can MBA programmes shape the students of today into the compassionate leaders of tomorrow?
Eight innovative ways to teach coding online
Advice on how to create dynamic, engaging and supportive online learning environments that cater to the diverse needs of today’s coding students
Transform digital pedagogy with social media
In order to ready the classroom for the digital age, integrate social media platforms into your teaching. Here’s how to do it
How Indian universities can address the country’s talent crisis
Higher education’s role in preparing students for real-world jobs includes forging strong industry partnerships, establishing pathways into apprenticeships and …
Learning translational medicine can make doctors more effective
As doctors must apply the latest scientific results in daily practice as soon as possible, it follows that translation methodologies should be taught to medical students
Active learning: what can we learn from secondary teaching?
A great deal of teaching in higher education appears to be inactive, despite the proven benefits of active learning. Here are some practical active learning strategies
Want to increase student satisfaction? Activate higher-order thinking skills
Activating students’ higher-order thinking skills enhances student satisfaction, research shows. Here are some examples of ways to do it
Three ways to promote critical engagement with GenAI
However much we fear its impact or despise its outputs, when teaching humanities, the best response is to encourage students to engage with it critically
The humble whiteboard: the most flexible learning tool in your classroom
The whiteboard serves as a powerful tool to help students visualise concepts, facilitate group work and provide immediate feedback, aligning with the theory that…
Service and creative practice as a university administrator
Why give up or reduce teaching responsibilities to enter an administrative role? Jim Bassett took on the position of director for simple but meaningful reasons:…
What work-based learners need from sustainability education
Flexible course design, reasonable time commitments and real-life practice are vital if universities expect to train the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs in…
Nine tips for a successful, accessible blended learning field trip
A guide to planning and implementing field trips that successfully integrate on-site and online students
How student learning communities support professional development
An effective way to nurture talent is to enable not only individual but also community learning. Here’s how the Hungarian system of colleges for advanced studies helps …
What simulations bring to teaching soft skills
Role play and immersive VR experiences can bridge the gap between theory and practice as students acquire – and teachers assess – skills in communication and problem…
Balancing career readiness and finances: the case for abbreviated internships
Internships give students professional experience, guide career choices and boost job market competitiveness. But what if students need higher-paying summer jobs or can’t…
Three tips for using capstone projects to improve employability
How can we make sure our students are workplace-ready? Capstone projects may hold the key, writes Ardy Cheung
An inter-university and interdisciplinary approach to dental education
A degree course that blends engineering and dentistry prepares students for their future practice. Here, Szandra Kormendi and Peter Hermann explain how it works
Hybrid learning through podcasts: a practical approach
Adapting practice-based learning to a blend of synchronous and asynchronous delivery gives learners more control and creates opportunities for …
Tips for successful apprenticeships courses
Arden University’s apprenticeship courses recently earned a ‘Good’ Ofsted report. Steven Hurst outlines how to please both learner and employer
Improve data literacy among doctoral students
In this resource, Vasudha Devi shows how to use a holistic approach to instil data literacy among doctoral students
Using experiential learning to teach international relations
Using his experience as a case study, Adrian Man-Ho Lam outlines how to use experiential learning to improve students’ understanding of …
How to incorporate fintech and Web3 into university curricula
In bringing financial technology and cryptocurrency into university courses, educators must cover regulatory uncertainty, cybercrime risks and asset…
Real-world experiences can help your creative arts students create real-world change
Integrating real-world experiences into creative industries programmes can create truly meaningful results – for both the students and the wider community. Clare …
Campus webinar: How to make lifelong learning a strategic priority
Three lifelong learning experts from Campus+ partner institutions in Asia discuss how universities can embed a culture of continuous education beyond the…
Using telepresence to enrich learning
Implementing cutting-edge technology enriches the learning experiences and prepares students for an increasingly interconnected and diverse world
The dos and don’ts of getting started with service learning
Service learning can have many benefits for students, teachers and the wider community, but starting out can be intimidating. Grace Ngai offers one don’t and…
Transforming marketing lectures with AI and simulations
How do we teach students marketing theory while preparing them for an evolving professional landscape? Rohim Mohammed looks at how artificial…
How to implement experiential learning into accounting education
The accounting landscape is evolving rapidly amid growing environmental and social challenges. There is a need for urgent action, yet finance teams lack essential…
Steps to adapt engineering education to changing skills demands
Context-based learning, teamwork and creativity are all elements that could help engineering training respond more effectively to the needs of complex workplaces, …
How service learning can help students create a positive change in the community
Service learning can help students develop a civic mindset, universities achieve their third mission and communities flourish as a result. Intan Azura Mokhtar…
How practical education and talent management support medical students
A practice-oriented focus together with personalised talent support lead to success in medical education for local and international students. Here, Alán Alpár explains …
How to enhance pharmaceutical education through case-based learning
Case-based learning helps students apply their knowledge and improve patient outcomes. Here is how to integrate it into pharmaceutical education
What we learned from a pilot study aimed at getting first-generation students into pharmacy
Many students have little knowledge of the role and career opportunities of a pharmacist. This is even more so the case for first-generation students
Fostering student co-creation to give back to the community
Engaging in local civic projects offers students meaningful learning opportunities, fosters co-creation and supports the community at large. Here, Martha Sullivan outlines the…
Use a social approach to boost language learning
Using social activities fosters a more dynamic and meaningful connection between students and the language they’re learning. Yanfang Si offers guidance on building …
Stay in your lane or swim sideways: working respectfully in the third space
Learning designers and subject matter experts often have to navigate the choppy waters of course co-creation. Here, Jay Cohen offers six tips for collaborating successfully
Better together: co-teaching to support equity in educator training
Clinical experiences, methods courses, service learning and experiential learning can enhance teacher candidates’ ability to support English language learners. Here, …
How to engage students using public advocacy
Use real-world events to help students join the dots in their learning. Cornelia Koch outlines how
Embrace AI tools to improve student writing
Rather than trying to keep it out of the classroom, here are ways faculty can facilitate more effective use of ChatGPT for writing assignments
Using partnerships to establish and build on project success
From listening to the student voice to creating joined-up partnerships, success on major capital works depends on teamwork. Here, Dominic Wood outlines key elements …
Get off your high horse: using technology to make equine courses more inclusive
A group of educators at Scotland’s Rural College have reached more diverse students by using wearable technology to update traditional methods of…
Embrace the chaos of real-world learning experiences
Unaccompanied student assignments abroad are a terrifying but essential part of the high-fidelity learning mix. Here, Jim Entwistle shares his four key points of …
Three strategies for building healthy student relationships online
Icebreakers and peer-to-peer support are just some of the ways to cultivate a friendly online learning environment where connections between students can flourish
Using VR to break the ice in the classroom
Virtual reality can make introductions more fun and expose students to new technologies. Here, Elvira Luna offers her tips for introducing it into COIL classes
Bring the SDGs into the classroom through role play and gamification
A case study showing how simulations, role playing and gamification can develop students’ global citizenship and help grand challenges feel more surmountable
Nurturing advanced problem-solving skills with integrated projects
Integrated projects can be a powerful tool for bolstering problem-solving capabilities and encouraging students to integrate knowledge from various courses
Messy decisions and creative science in the classroom
How can we teach students other than those studying for healthcare or other vocational qualifications to work across disciplinary boundaries and make scientific decisions in a…
What is experiential learning and why is it crucial in today’s world?
Mónica Gárate presents an experiential learning methodology, including characteristics, benefits and how the professor should participate in the process
