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 , 10 August, 2024

Service and creative practice as a university administrator

Architects working on a model
Why give up or reduce teaching responsibilities to enter an administrative role? Jim Bassett took on the position of director for simple but meaningful reasons: deepening the level of service to students and colleagues and extending creative practice
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3minutes
By Eliza.Compton , 8 August, 2024

What work-based learners need from sustainability education

sustainability concept
Flexible course design, reasonable time commitments and real-life practice are vital if universities expect to train the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs in sustainable development
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3minutes
By Eliza.Compton , 24 July, 2024

How student learning communities support professional development

Colleges of Advanced Studies at Semmelweis University
An effective way to nurture talent is to enable not only individual but also community learning. Here’s how the Hungarian system of colleges for advanced studies helps to train medical professionals who are also well versed in social issues
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4minutes
Practical learning