Fostering an ‘I can’ attitude in studentsChallenging assumptions about competency and student independence and promoting self-reflection can foster agency, writes Megan JonesMegan JonesThe University of East Anglia
The power of effective feedback for early-career educatorsHow can assessors improve educators’ ability to give feedback that influences students’ motivation, engagement and achievement?Jennie FoxThe University of Exeter
Cultivating emotional intelligence in business educationFour strategies for fostering emotional intelligence in business students and preparing them for the workplaceCecilia Primogerio , Camila del CarrilUniversidad Austral
Using emotions to boost learningA professor explains how he leverages emotions to enhance students’ learning, using an approach called ‘mastering emotions in entrepreneurship education’ Vik Perez Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Integrating ethics into course design is vital – here’s how to do itIntegrating philosophical enquiry into course design can enrich teaching practice and help our students act justly, writes Cara E. FurmanCara E. FurmanHunter College
Non-verbal cues: learn how to use them effectively in teacher-student communicationIf the end goal is to get students interested in the learning process, these non-verbal cues used in teacher-student communication can enable you to build trust and enhance your impact as a teacher and a communicator, writes Shruthi V. Shetty Shruthi V ShettyManipal Academy of Higher Education
How to make campuses and courses more compassionateTelling students that you’ve considered their well-being in organisational culture and curriculum design can in itself bolster confidence, says Louise LawrenceLouise LawrenceThe University of Exeter
A pedagogy of kindness: the cornerstone for student learning and wellness Fiona Rawle outlines a pedagogy founded on human connection, care and compassion that improves student learning outcomesFiona RawleUniversity of Toronto Mississauga
Embracing a compassionate approach in higher education Caroline Harvey and Frances Maratos explain how to embed compassionate communication into higher education when teaching online Caroline Harvey, Frances MaratosUniversity of Derby
Leading with humanity in your online classroom: Tips beyond tech How to ensure the human side of teaching is not lost and that pedagogical practices promoting care drive decisions when instructing online, from research by Mary Candace Raygoza, Aaminah Norris and Raina León Mary Candace Raygoza, Aaminah Norris , Raina LeónSaint Mary’s College of California
Supporting students with Covid-related anxiety when teaching onlineHelping students manage their anxieties is good pedagogy as it helps them learn. Alexandra Dufresne shares her tips for making students feel supported in the online learning environment Alexandra Dufresne Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW)
Mental health support for international students: five key stepsFrank Haber explains what support mechanisms universities must put in place to protect international students’ mental health Frank HaberOldenburg University, Constructor University
Guiding principles to support students on campus and overseas through hybrid teaching Markus Davis explains how three guiding principles of flexibility, inclusion and empathy have helped shape a hybrid teaching model that serves both on-campus and overseas students effectively Markus DavisXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Do unto students as they would have done to them Maha Bali offers practical advice on building equitable learning communities online no matter what students’ bandwidth or synchronicity of the class Maha BaliAmerican University in Cairo
Using coaching circles to beat isolation and spur reflexive work Glen Cousquer explains how coaching circles run by students with their peers can help beat feelings of isolation and guide students to overcome personal or course-related challenges Glen CousquerThe University of Edinburgh
Well-being pedagogies: activities and practices to improve the student experience online With many concerned about the mental health effects of learning remotely, Elena Riva shares helpful practices that can boost student well-being in the online teaching and learning environmentElena RivaThe University of Warwick
Promoting community and inclusiveness to diverse and dispersed students Three psychology lecturers share insight into how to create inclusive learning communities and courses that work for dispersed and diverse students Chiara Horlin, Emily Nordmann, Heather Cleland-WoodsUniversity of Glasgow
Clarity, consistency, cohesion and care: the four Cs as a design philosophy for online learning Andy Wright describes how a focus on clarity, consistency, cohesion and care results in better online learning design Andy WrightCambridge Education Group
Anonymous polling platforms to boost student confidence, engagement and inclusivity Students are often reticent to speak up in front of large groups online, but when offered anonymous ways to share thoughts and feedback, most are keen to participate. Christina Stanley explains how to put this to good use Christina StanleyUniversity of Chester