6 principles of first-year curriculum: Assessment
Assessment is both important for determining student understanding of subject content, and as an opportunity to provide feedback.
Assessment is both important for determining student understanding of subject content, and as an opportunity to provide feedback.
The fourth principle in this series links successful transition with students' connection to content, peers, academics, and the wider university.
Design underpins all of the first-year curriculum principles, scaffolding learning for student success.
Diversity recognises that students come from varied backgrounds and experiences – discover some activities to get to know your diverse students better.
Transition focusses on supporting students to build on past educational experiences and become independent, lifelong learners.
Kathy Egea and Jacqueline Melvold introduce the six principles of first-year transition, adapted from their upcoming MOOC module.
The latest FFYE forum highlighted research and practice on ways to build trust, relationships and group cohesion in student teamwork.
Bridget Malcolm and Lindsay Asquith (DAB) look at how we can situate co-design among the many types of design in practice.
Care, concern and kindness are key to creating a positive student experience at UTS, as we discovered at the latest FFYE forum.
A packed FFYE Forum considered some big ideas in feedback and assessment, with students and staff sharing experience and practice.