Higher education pedagogy

Learn more about pedagogy and how different theories of teaching and learning work across higher education. Here, academics offer insights into a variety of pedagogies, drawing on their own teaching experience alongside research, to provide practical advice on what instructional methods work best for different university contexts, disciplines and classes.

By Laura.Duckett, 29 July, 2025

Four ways to help students develop critical thinking skills

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Students’ success increasingly depends on their ability to demonstrate critical thinking and research skills. Here are four ways to help them develop these complex abilities through effective data analysis training and course design
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5minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 28 July, 2025

How to get students asking better questions

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Better questions can spark deeper discussions, boost engagement and develop critical thinking. These practical strategies – from questioning frameworks to encouraging peer review and self-directed assessment – can build a more curious, enquiry-driven classroom
By Laura.Duckett, 22 July, 2025

(Re)learning critical reading in the age of GenAI

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Rather than pretending students can – or even should – avoid GenAI to become critical readers, we need to develop their critical reading skills so they can successfully interrogate AI-produced materials
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 17 July, 2025

The Chinese framework that can build student resilience

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The HeXie framework can help students solve problems and build a sense of unity with their environment – an essential skill in uncertain times. Discover the theory behind it and how to nurture it to support student resilience
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4minutes
Higher education pedagogy