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Idea #20: Democratising teaching: student votes and module case studies

Looking for a way to engender student engagement in curriculum creation and foster debate on democracy? Look back at this chapter in the "100 Ideas for Active Learning" book where Peter Finn presents a flexible method that allows students to vote on topics covered on a module, whether for a single session or a whole block… Continue reading Idea #20: Democratising teaching: student votes and module case studies

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Idea #57: Assessed presentations with a difference

Are you trying to re-think your assessment? Do you want students to develop communication skills while learning content, encouraging active learning? Look back to an interesting chapter on using "Assessed presentations to a non-expert audience" (Gowers, 2022) in 100 Ideas for Active Learning (Betts & Oprandi, 2022). Access the chapter on assessed presentations. Share with… Continue reading Idea #57: Assessed presentations with a difference