Constructive failure story: The epic success that couldn’t last
We uncover a teacher’s journey to forge deep connections through relational pedagogies—a path marked by both unparalleled success and an unexpected twist.
Here we share ideas that may be relevant to your practice.
If you would like to contribute your own teaching story at UoA, please contact Ranga Auaha Ako, Learning and Teaching Design Team: teachwell@auckland.ac.nz
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We invite staff to share their practice through Times Higher Education – THE Campus. Our writing coach, Gilbert Wong (from the Communications Office) will help you (re)develop your article, either from new or from an existing story. You will be sharing your ideas with an international audience, while raising both your own profile and that of the University. Find out more on the Staff Intranet.
Contact: gilbert.wong@auckland.ac.nz
Take a look at: THE Campus articles from our colleagues.
We uncover a teacher’s journey to forge deep connections through relational pedagogies—a path marked by both unparalleled success and an unexpected twist.
Lesley Gardner and Udayangi Muthupoltotage discuss how timely, frequent and constructive feedback has a powerful influence on student achievement. However, its impact on higher education students is hotly debated and often highly variable.
Step into Anna Fergusson’s classroom, where STATS 220: Data Technologies is more than just a course - it’s an adventure in data science.
Improve student writing by teaching students how to assess a piece of written work and introducing a peer review element to their essay.
Self-paced and self-directed tasks for self-assessment/formative feedback (MUS103 and MUS130).
Piata Allen's Te Reo Māori Pronunciation Online course includes a range of activities for self-assessment.
Recording your feedback to students as video or audio can be time-efficient and more personalised, and students report paying more attention to it than written comments.