Five useful measures for welcoming students to international classroomsPreeti Aghalayam explains why it’s worth examining the effectiveness of your teaching, acknowledging the changes needed for an inclusive classroom and how to do itPreeti Aghalayam Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Seven key strategies to make abstract concepts more excitingEffective strategies to engage students in learning complex and abstract international relations theoriesAdrian Man-Ho LamThe University of Hong Kong
Beyond the classroom: why experiential learning is crucial in today’s worldMónica Gárate presents an experiential learning methodology, including characteristics, benefits and how the professor should participate in the processMónica Gárate CETYS Universidad
‘Well…what do you think?’ Responding to challenging questions in the moment While daunting, tough questions from learners can be a catalyst for collaborative learning and critical thinking. Roma Forbes offers practical advice for how to respond in the classroom or the corridorRoma ForbesThe University of Queensland
Transforming the classroom through experiential learningA pilot programme aims to expand undergraduate students’ access to high-impact learning experiences to strengthen skills such as teamwork and problem-solving. Kate Williams looks at its outcomes Kate WilliamsGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
Accessing the what, how and why of universal design for learning using popular cultureStone Meredith explains how she hits the fundamental building blocks of UDL by leveraging popular culture sources using various media, particularly YouTubeStone MeredithColorado State University Global
Reconceptualise the ‘classroom’ for enhanced student engagement Student-centred learning strategies that will boost engagement holistically across in-person and digital learning spaces Elena Riva, Heather Meyer The University of Warwick
Using the power of debate to enhance critical thinking Asking students to analyse, defend and counterargue a contentious issue has proved an engaging way to teach reasoning and communication skills in organisational behaviour coursesM. C. ZhangMacau University of Science and Technology
Do you speak Gen Z or are you a noob?Students want to study with academics who understand them and speak their language rather than learn from people they feel are out of touch. Here’s how to align your lingo and foster engagementJennifer PulkkinenUniversity of Derby
Using affective learning to foster engagement and critical thinkingIt takes time, patience and training, but a teaching approach that recognises the role that emotions play in learning can result in a more positive, effective and impactful student experienceJyoti Devi Mahadeo, Rabindra NepalUniversity of Bradford, University of Wollongong
Biased AI poses a threat to academic freedom that must be confrontedHow academics can manage and guide the use of generative artificial intelligence such as ChatGPT so that it enhances learning and independent thought and does not hamper academic freedomShweta SinghThe University of Warwick
How to use humour to boost student understanding and foster creativityHumour is a versatile teaching tool, explains Pete Ludovice. It’s fun, it makes the lecturer seem more approachable, helps make complex concepts relatable, shifts cognitive load, and encourages innovation in the classroomPeter LudoviceGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
Harness human and artificial intelligence to improve classroom debates A guide to using artificial intelligence to support nuanced class debates that train students’ critical thinking and communication skillsElmar KutschCranfield University
Making space for emotions in learningThe trick is to design courses so cognitive and affective learning balance each other in a way that promotes empathy and deeper understanding of the content, writes Carol Subiño SullivanCarol Subiño SullivanGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
Unlocking urban secrets: learning through the exploration of our cityscapesTeaching strategies to tap into the micro-narratives embedded within the urban landscape to support learning outside the classroomDaniel Gutiérrez-Ujaque , Felipe Saravia University of Lleida , University of Bio-Bio , University of Manchester
Learning to learn: developing students into effective lifelong learnersKevinia Cheung outlines an institutional approach to developing undergraduates’ ability to ‘learn to learn’Kevinia CheungHong Kong Polytechnic University
The power and the peril of virtual reality in HEFrom investing in training to identifying educational objectives, Mark Milliron offers advice on fully realising VR’s promise for universitiesMark MillironNational University
A reflexive writing workshop to enhance engagement with learningReflexive writing workshops can help boost students’ interest and motivation in relation to their studies. Aspasia Eleni Paltoglou explains how these can workAspasia Eleni Paltoglou Manchester Metropolitan University
The art of bringing humour into the classroomA laugh or smile can lighten a lecture and make students more willing to speak up in class. Here are tips for using this nuanced, subjective tool in your teachingCheong FanMacau University of Science and Technology
Teaching from the heart in 13 steps Engaging your students through empathy requires teachers to share their own stories and vulnerabilities and foster a safe space for learning. Here, Beiting He offers 13 ways to create a caring classroomBeiting HeMacau University of Science and Technology
Using film to prompt discussion in legal studiesMovies and television programmes can challenge students’ perceptions and enrich their understanding of the law. But designing an effective module requires more than a must-watch list, writes Michael RandallMichael Randall University of Strathclyde
How ‘service learning’ can improve outcomes for students, educators and local communities A guide to using service learning, in which students oversee projects in the community, to enhance theoretical classroom teachingTachagorn Chansema Siam University
Four strategies that rethink whole-group discussionsA guide to organising class discussions in different formats so that all students feel able to participate, based on insight from Harvard educatorsJeremy T. Murphy , Meira LevinsonCollege of the Holy Cross, Harvard University
How can students learn to be innovative?Teaching students innovative thinking through the use of business case studies and ‘learning by doing’, explained by William Cheung and Edward YiuWilliam Cheung , Edward YiuUniversity of Auckland
Accounting for sustainability: we need to change how we teachAccountants of the future will need to respond to as yet unknown sustainability reporting standards. Freirean dialogic teaching where lecturers learn alongside students through discussion helps build the skills to respond to such changeJennifer RoseUniversity of Manchester
Build students’ sense of belonging to build graduate skillsWhy a sense of belonging is crucial to learning and how we can rebuild it within universities, following the disruption of the pandemic, in ways that also boost graduate skillsHilda MulrooneyKingston University
Co-creation as a liberating activityHow to use student co-creation to bring active participation and collaboration into the learning experience, based on insights from the Liberated Learners open educational resource Terry GreeneTrent University
How learning through play pedagogy can develop 21st century business leadersThe proven pedagogy that develops holistic skill sets in young learners can be applied to teaching business school students responsible management tactics, says Meredith StoreyMeredith StoreyPrinciples for Responsible Management Education – UN Global Compact
An evidence-based approach to flipped learningFlipped learning is most effective when it places active learning at its core, research suggests. A new model for flipped learning, developed by Manu Kapur and colleagues, aims to do just thatManu KapurETH Zurich
A quick guide to designing and delivering effective bite-sized learningA beginner’s guide to creating content, using the relevant tech tools and fostering active engagement through bite-sized learningPatrina LawThe Open University
Negative thinking has a role to play in helping students plan their careers Three recommendations that balance the power of negative and positive thinking to guide career planning for studentsAnna Branford , Harriette Richards , Carolina Quintero RodriguezRMIT University
What is authentic enquiry learning?When students work in teams to examine a real-world problem, the result offers a means to bring teaching and research together. Here, Kate Black and Jonny Hall explain how this pedagogy benefits students, academics and societyKate Black, Jonny HallNorthumbria University
What students told us ‘good’ feedback means to themAsking students what they need from our feedback and responding to their answers makes them active partners in their learning processDavid Waller, Kaye Chan, Geetanjali SalujaUniversity of Technology Sydney
A simple feedback strategy centred on a pedagogy of careLucy Gill-Simmen shares the template she’s designed to give meaningful feedback and opportunities for student development Lucy Gill-SimmenRoyal Holloway, University of London
Enquiry-based learning in five stepsEnquiry-based learning bridges the gap between theory and practice, enabling students to learn by doing. Nicky Goodall shares five tips for successfully bringing it into your teachingNicky GoodallThe Open University
You wake up in a locked room… Using digital escape rooms to promote student engagementGame-based learning can unlock students’ motivation to learn and develop skills such as critical-thinking, teamwork and problem-solving, as Steven Montagu-Cairns explainsSteven Montagu-CairnsUniversity of Leeds
More play to engage students and deepen learningPlay is a powerful learning tool that boosts engagement, exploration and community. Here three lecturers outline some of the ways it can best be usedNoelia Dominguez Falcon , Kelly Edmunds , Becky LewisUniversity of East Anglia
Successful group work is all in the selection processFor students, group work can boost learning, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, but the benefits of collaboration may depend on how teachers put individuals togetherTemesgen Kifle, Suzanne BonnerThe University of Queensland
Techno-pedagogic design for blended and online coursesCourse design for online and blended learning that combines pedagogical know-how with appropriate use of technology. Albert Sangrà presents design models that can helpAlbert Sangrà Open University of Catalonia (UOC)
Re-evaluating natural intelligence in the face of ChatGPTGenerative AI tools mean that our pedagogy, understanding of specialisation and how we value human abilities such as empathy, compassion and critical thinking must changeElvin Lim , Andrew KohSingapore Management University
The power of ‘active feedback’ to prepare students for professional experienceWorking with industry clients on real-life challenges is an important component of many university courses. Nick Quinn and Alison Gibb explain how they prepare students for this professional experience using ‘active feedback’Nick Quinn, Alison GibbUniversity of Glasgow
Effective assessment practices for a ChatGPT-enabled worldAssessment methods that require students to produce authentic, novel and personalised responses can help educators stay ahead of the uncertainty and workload that AI writers createJonna Lee Georgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
Flip the classroom to improve practical skills teachingHow educators can use a flipped classroom approach to aid the teaching of practical skills to a wide range of studentsLouise SmithUniversity of Manchester
The power of failure: a case study to foster resilience in studentsNici Sweaney offers simple strategies to shift focus from outcomes to learning and discovery, helping research students to embrace risk-taking and learn from setbacksNici SweaneyAustralian National University
Why students are best placed to help students understand feedbackTips for combining classroom activities and peer-to-peer dialogue to develop students’ understanding of the language of assessment and feedbackRebecca Westrup, Callum PerryUniversity of East Anglia
Active learning strategies to boost student engagement Ibham Veza and Vorathin Epin provide practical advice on implementing active learning strategies in the classroom for enhanced learning outcomesIbham Veza, Vorathin Epin Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)
The F-word: how to use failure as a learning toolFear of failure impacts student well-being and academic outcomes so educators need to help reframe ‘failure’ as a useful learning tool. Claire Davy-Potts explains howClaire Davey-PottsUniversity of Exeter
Field journals: a deceptively simple solution for improving engagementSending students into the field armed with journals (and latterly iPads) has provided pedagogical lessons that can be applied far beyond my field of natural history, says Michael BrunsonMichael BrunsonKansas State University
Spruce up lectures to capture the interest of all students A guide to making lectures more interactive learning experiences that keep students interestedVitalia Kinakh University of Manchester
Develop the skills of the future through challenge-based learningModern employers require a broad suite of skills from graduates; Jorge Membrillo-Hernández outlines how challenge-based learning can help, and how to get startedJorge Membrillo-Hernández Monterrey Institute of Technology