Science stars at national LT awards 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 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 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 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” 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 This forum seeks to promote the types of active-learning strategies that fall under the umbrella of what is often called … Continue Reading»
