Category Archives: Action Learning

Learning is a stage

Posted on February 6, 2018 by

What is learning? Strangely enough, after hundreds of years of research by some of the world’s greatest minds we still have no clear agreement on what learning is, or how it happens. In a recent article, Michael Luntley (2017) makes … Continue reading →

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Peer assessment ideas

Posted on October 6, 2017 by

When students first arrive at university they are usually highly dependent on the direction and feedback provided by their tutors. But as they move through their degree, it is vital that they are able to critically reflect on both their … Continue reading →

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Keep your students active

Posted on March 2, 2017 by

Photo courtesy of Julochka on Flickr We are fortunate in art and design. The nature of teaching and learning in the creative arts lends itself to active learning, in which students have the opportunity to participate actively in the classroom. … Continue reading →

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What are the pedagogical benefits of video blogging?

Posted on April 27, 2016 by

    Video is everywhere The use of video as an instructional tool in Higher Education is on the increase. The widespread availability of affordable technology has dramatically increased consumer access to digital cameras, smartphones and tablets. Alongside this, the … Continue reading →

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The value of action learning

Posted on November 18, 2015 by

Action learning has been around for many years, and can be a highly effective way to help students learn about teamwork and solving complex problems. But the key principles of action learning are often overlooked. I recently read a great … Continue reading →

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