Effective teaching
Evidence-based and inclusive teaching practices
Effective teachers engender inclusive, intellectually vibrant classrooms. They foster respectful discourse and adapt to diverse learning needs. They combine pedagogical expertise with curiosity about their learners and use educational technology in ways that enhance and personalise learning. Click below to read more about the Melbourne Framework for Educational Excellence’s approach to this topic.
CSHE resources
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Beyond Small Talk: Effective Icebreakers for University Educators
Four practical icebreaker activities that build genuine peer connections within the university classroom without the usual awkwardness.
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Engaging and interactive lectures
Lectures are often considered synonymous with university teaching. When thoughtfully designed and effectively delivered, lectures can offer distinct pedagogical benefits.
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Managing polarising topics in the classroom
This short guide provides some initial advice for educators in managing polarising topics, beginning with steps you can take prior to teaching, then discusses some elements of leading class discussions.
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Asking questions to support student learning in class
Helpful strategies for posing questions within the small group learning environment.
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Internationalisation of the Curriculum
The site provides staff with strategies, practical tools, ideas and examples for adding international or intercultural elements to the curricula.
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A Framework for Promoting Student Mental Wellbeing in Universities
This framework identifies key action areas for promoting student mental health and wellbeing as well as institutional enablers for achieving those actions.
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Giving and receiving good in-class feedback
This short guide highlights the most important considerations for giving and receiving effective in-class feedback.
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Seven ways to improve students' online learning experiences in your subject
Modest modifications to the way in which you approach online learning as a teacher, and how you provide online learning tasks for your students, can really improve the teaching and learning experience of both you and your students.
Other resources
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Educators Guide
The University’s gateway to resources designed to help academic staff create and deliver exceptional learning experiences for students.
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Generative AI in teaching and learning
The University's central hub for guides and resources on using generative AI in teaching and learning
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Design and plan learning
Resources to help you structure your subject, align to outcomes, and set students up to succeed.
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Teach and engage
Resources to enhance your teaching practice through engagement and interactivity.