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2022 ALN Conference: Using work placements to embed humanistic, active learning

15 minutes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYtfiX8c3hU&t=1920s Look back at this session that focuses on rewarding student engagement through Work Integrated Learning (WIL). Helene and Patricia have employed a specialised student-centric approach within higher education using work placements, in which they create a tripartite relationship between the learner, industry partner and educational institution to bridge the gap between theory… Continue reading 2022 ALN Conference: Using work placements to embed humanistic, active learning

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Idea #43: Using role play to explore professional situations for practice-based courses

Are you interested in preparing learners for practice? This chapter by Sue Pinnick, in the 100 Ideas for Active Learning (Betts & Oprandi, 2022), focuses on the use of role play to help learners explore ideas of professionalism in different scenarios to prepare them for work-based settings. Access the chapter here Share with us Leave comments… Continue reading Idea #43: Using role play to explore professional situations for practice-based courses

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Idea #35: Busting myths and misconceptions in learning using ‘True or False?’

If you are interested in engaging learners to develop strong arguments and presenting evidence to clarify their conceptions, this chapter by Zeenar Salim, in the 100 Ideas for Active Learning (Betts & Oprandi, 2022), might be for you. Access the chapter here Share with us Leave comments on your experiences using this idea/technique in your practice.… Continue reading Idea #35: Busting myths and misconceptions in learning using ‘True or False?’

100 ideas for Active Learning, Book, Group work, Resources, Seminars

Idea #25: Student writing retreats: spaces to actively enable the production of academic work

Are you interested in offering structured writing retreats to undergraduate and postgraduate-taught students? This chapter by Dr Chris Little, in the 100 Ideas for Active Learning (Betts & Oprandi, 2022), explores the provision of writing retreats as an active and safe space for students to construct knowledge and make academic progress. Access the chapter Share with… Continue reading Idea #25: Student writing retreats: spaces to actively enable the production of academic work

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Idea #42: The ‘Diamond Nine’: encouraging student engagement with graduate attributes

Engaging students with graduate attributes can be challenging. Students may see graduate attributes as high-level, generic statements and they may find it difficult to translate them for their academic subject. Dr Joy Perkins describes how by using the "Diamond Nine", an active learning strategy, staff can facilitate students' discussions, collaboration, and contextualisation of graduate attributes;… Continue reading Idea #42: The ‘Diamond Nine’: encouraging student engagement with graduate attributes