Online resources about teaching strategies
Learning and teaching general
Griffith University: Learning and Teaching newsletter - Griffith Institute for Higher Education
On-line resources on teaching and learning in higher education -
University of Canberra - Centre for the Enhancement of Learning, Teaching and Scholarship
A large selection of subject topics in learning and teaching linked to other web sites resources.
Survival guide for new teachers -
University of Technology, Sydney. This site includes extensive information for beginning teacher including what is good teaching, how students recognise good teaching, the basics of teaching, planning and feedback. An easy-to-use site.
Centre for Study of Higher Education - University of Melbourne.
CSHE publishes booklet length guides and pamphlets regarding issues in teaching and learning. These may be downloaded or purchased from this site.
Teaching strategies - Flinders University. A wealth of information on topics including lecturing, methods of teaching, teaching first years and final years, evaluation of learning and inclusive teaching.
Toolbox for tertiary teaching -
Teaching and Educational Development Institute University of Queensland.
An extensive site with information including the ‘essential components of teaching’ a section on journals by discipline, and articles on teaching anxiety and the first meeting with students.
Gaining feedback on teaching - Craig, J. 1995. Minute Papers in a large class, Teaching Resources Centre Indiana University. A succinct explanation of the uses and benefits of minute papers in teaching large classes.
Small group teaching
Forms and checklists: Small group teaching -
Centre for Instructional Support, The University of Colorado
A series of checklists on planning and conducting small groups. The lists are interrelated, and are best used in conjunction with each other. General tasks in preparing for small groups and conducting small group sessions should be useful.
Teaching large classes
Teaching large classes (AUTC Project run by University of Queensland) -
This excellent site has information about the project, an in-depth resource section, case studies and bulletin board. Charles Sturt University participated in this project in 2001.
University of Canberra -
Centre for the Enhancement of Learning, Teaching and Scholarship
List of links to online resources about teaching large classes.
Assessment
Five practical guide from the University of Melbourne:
Assessing learning in Australian universities: ideas, strategies and resources for quality in student assessment (Australian Universities Teaching Committee)