Breaking the rules of higher education for better results

By Miranda Prynne, 13 January, 2022
A collection of advice on overturning long accepted customs in higher education to better serve students, academics and society
Advice on overturning long-accepted ‘norms’ within universities in order to improve outcomes for students, staff and society as a whole
Breaking the rules of higher education for better results
Advice on overturning long-accepted ‘norms’ within universities in order to improve outcomes for students, staff and society as a whole
A collection of advice on overturning long accepted customs in higher education to better serve students, academics and society

Many of the practices in higher education teaching, research and career progression have gone largely unchallenged for decades, in some cases centuries. Yet, many would argue that these customs do not serve students, academics or staff, but instead perpetuate inequities and inefficiencies. The pandemic has spurred a rethink of all aspects of higher education, and consideration of alternative approaches that might achieve better outcomes for all. Here we spotlight ideas from individuals who are throwing out the legacy handbook of higher education.

Innovations in teaching
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Advice on introducing new ways to encourage students to reach their potential
Re-routing academic career paths
Resources
Rejecting perfectionism in order to encourage deeper learning
Rethinking grading
Resources
Advice for academics on managing their time through collaboration rather than a top down approach
New teaching techniques
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New approaches to building an inclusive community on campus