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Here we share ideas that may be relevant to your practice.
Inspired by Anthony Gampell’s ‘SUSTAIN Citizenship Portfolio’, this adaptable activity invites students to engage with their physical environment and respond through creative and reflective outputs.
Adapted from Chris McMillan’s sociology course, this low-effort strategy builds trust and connection in your classroom from day one—no tech required.
Adapted from Christopher Squire’s biochemistry class, this hands-on group activity promotes creativity, discussion, and a fresh approach to engaging with course content.
Blair Sowman boosted student engagement and retention by embedding interactive quizzes in instructional videos.
Associate Professor Danping Wang uses relationship-building to transform the way languages are taught.
Dr Andrew Hall takes students out of the lecture theatre and into the lab, using practical demonstrations to make complex concepts memorable and engaging.
Dr Sonia Fonua finds a way to engage students early, especially in STEM disciplines, by bringing personal meaning through creative expression.
In the world of first-year chemistry, with over 1,000 students, how do you create meaningful connections? Dr Kaitlin Beare has been experimenting with innovative approaches to foster relational learning at scale.
We uncover a teacher’s journey to forge deep connections through relational pedagogies—a path marked by both unparalleled success and an unexpected twist.
Engaging students in creative exploration of German language and culture.
Explore how Dr Miriam James-Scotter is challenging traditional mindsets and practices within nursing education.
A Law course redesign emphasises student-centric learning, enriched with tutorials and quizzes.
Dr Gabriela Baron integrates various pedagogies, including relational, indigenous, TEL, and assessment-for-learning methodologies in DESIGN 233: Design and the Natural Environment.
Jayden Houghton aims to make human connections with his students and encourages them to reflect on their values and their Law School experience.
The Faculty of Engineering has developed novel physical tools for teaching the properties of structural steel.
In Mechanical Engineering, students apply 3D printing technology to real-world industrial applications.
Maxine Lewis discusses relationality in her teaching practice within Classics and Ancient History.
In this practice example from DANCE 101, Associate Prof Alys Longley describes how she embeds relationality in her teaching practice.
Learn about a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) training programme within the Faculty of Engineering.
Anuj Bhargava employs a constructivist approach to teaching, in which students interact with their experiences and their surroundings to build knowledge.
