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 , 16 December, 2025

How to reclaim humanity in the AI classroom

Three students working together in a library
As GenAI changes how students study and complete assessments, higher education educators must focus on metacognition, clarity and connection, says Patrice Seuwou
By Eliza.Compton , 8 December, 2025

Students talking in class? Teach from the back

View from the back of a lecture all
Stepping away from the front of the lecture hall renders educators more approachable, and more able to catch the eye of a student looking confused or manage unwarranted chatter
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett , 4 December, 2025

The practicalities of co-creation with students

Two heads represented as the puzzle piece missing from the other
A guide to collaborating with students to shape teaching, curricula and assessments, and support research, based on insights from academics who are successfully using co-creation all over the world
By Laura.Duckett , 2 December, 2025

Exercises to strengthen students’ socio-emotional skills

Teacher guiding a student through an exercies on their laptop
Simple, structured activities can strengthen students’ socio-emotional skills, from active listening to emotional regulation, helping them navigate academic and interpersonal challenges
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4minutes
Higher education pedagogy