Practical learning

Reflection and advice for hands-on university teaching practices and experiential learning. These resources offer expert tips to support quality teaching through lab work, fieldwork and work placements as well as community-based learning, project-based learning and simulations. 

By Eliza.Compton , 28 November, 2024

Implementing a ‘research buddy’ scheme

Sports science students
A novel volunteer programme has been giving students hands-on sports research experience and maintaining high standards of health safety. Here’s how it works
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4minutes
By Miranda Prynne , 13 November, 2024

Best practice in building business clinics

A group of business students working together on a project
Collective advice on setting up and running a successful business clinic from experts in entrepreneurship education around the world
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett , 23 October, 2024

Let students know they don’t know

Question marks against a yellow background
Overconfidence often prevents students from being able to identify areas of weakness. As teachers, we must help them realise what they are
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3minutes
Practical learning