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 , 30 April, 2026

Look for research opportunities in everyday teaching

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Low-effort ways to conduct pedagogical research that can transform teaching work from routine into discovery, inviting us to question longstanding assumptions, experiment with innovative approaches and contribute meaningful insights
By Eliza.Compton , 29 April, 2026

GenAI has turned teachers into auditors

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When educators have to police how students use AI, and gatekeeping adds to the workload and emotional toll, teaching loses its joy, write Meena Jha and Amara Atif. Here are ways to reclaim the role of educator
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By Laura.Duckett , 27 April, 2026

When pedagogy meets extended reality: a quick guide

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How to design extended reality experiences with clear pedagogical intent, immersing students in worlds that develop decision-making skills, deepen learning and prepare them for the workplace
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett , 22 April, 2026

Educators must model inclusive pedagogy

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Belonging is not a by-product of good teaching but an intentional outcome of inclusive practices. These include healthy dialogue, co-creation and reflective practice, says Patrice Seuwou
Higher education pedagogy