Science stars at national LT awards Posted January 2015 Susan Rowland, Louise Lutze-Mann, Kieran Lim (L-R) Photographer: Jonathon Lim The Australia Learning and Teaching awards announced in December 2014 … Continue Reading»
Bright ideas for Australian university science and maths Posted November 2014 This month sees the release of two issues on biology education futures from the International Journal of Innovative Science and … Continue Reading»
International Collaborative Writing Groups 2015 Posted November 2014 As part of the ISSOTL 2015 Conference hosted in Melbourne Australia, colleagues are invited to apply to participate in a … Continue Reading»
Work-it-Out with Chris Creagh: OLT Fellowship Posted November 2014 Work It Out: Enhancing students’ problem solving skills by modelling how to “Work It Out” in a just-in-time learning environment … Continue Reading»
The Science TLOs: a “student-friendly version” Posted September 2014 The Science Threshold Learning Outcomes (TLOs) presented us with a nationally agreed framework for bachelor level degrees in science. The … Continue Reading»
Assumed Knowledge in Maths Posted August 2014 Assumed Knowledge in Maths The First Year in Maths project has released a communique from its Assumed Knowledge in Maths national … Continue Reading»
Research into practice: evidence-informed, best practice visualisation for a deeper understanding of science Posted August 2014 Professor Roy TaskerUniversity of Western SydneyNational Senior Teaching Fellowship Abstract: Learning science involves imagination and modelling of imperceptible phenomena, such … Continue Reading»
ACDS teaching and learning conference – July 2014: Report Posted August 2014 ACDS teaching and learning conference – July 2014 Liz Johnson The 2014 ACDS Teaching and Learning Conference moved to Melbourne … Continue Reading»
Wollongong Teaching & Learning excellence academy launched and journal project underway Posted August 2014 A new academy will foster creative thinking and excellence in teaching and learning. Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education), Professor Eeva Leinonen, recently … Continue Reading»
New report: Staffing University Science in the 21st Century Posted June 2014 Just released is a new report presenting an analysis of university staffing, looking particularly at academic staffing in the Natural & Physical … Continue Reading»
2014 ACDS TL Conference Posted June 2014 The annual ACDS Teaching and Learning Conference is fast approaching. This year we are moving to Melbourne and will meet … Continue Reading»
The IOL Forum: Fostering Genuine Inquiry-Oriented Learning in our Classrooms Posted May 2014 This forum seeks to promote the types of active-learning strategies that fall under the umbrella of what is often called … Continue Reading»
