Teaching and learning

How to guide students to develop and take part in class debates to deepen their understanding of course content

Universities must consider the positives and negatives before jumping into a student support partnership or signing up with an online programme manager

Instructors can take many small steps to make their classrooms a more enjoyable and positive space for students

The wheel model was designed to help demystify student motivation and provide targeted help where and when necessary, explains Andrew J. Martin

The ability to work effectively as part of a team is a vital life skill. Steven Bateman, Yan Jin and Jie Zhang explain how they support and train students in teamwork

Block teaching can seem like an impossible task – all the teaching in less than half the time. But with intentional design of courses and resources, you can move from traditional to block delivery. Here, Ellen Buck shares advice based on her experience

Drawing on movement and sensory perception as part of learning can enhance outcomes, research shows. Sheila L. Macrine and Jennifer M. B. Fugate explain how to put this into practice

Integrated practitioners – staff who bridge the worlds of academia and professional services – are increasingly important to universities. Here’s why this space matters and how to capitalise on it

Being able to produce error-free written communication helps students project competence in class and beyond, says Stone Meredith

Students should be encouraged to create and innovate rather than just accrue knowledge. Alan Morgan shares five approaches to cultivating a creative mindset in class