Active Pedagogies
Active pedagogies define mechanisms for teaching which are interactive and dynamic and where student learning is actively constructed through the process.
Welcome
This DCAD resources site contains many articles, checklists, presentations and links to external resources designed to support you in your teaching and learning practice. We are continually adding to the resource bank in order to respond to the needs of teaching staff. If you would like us to develop material on a particular area please contact [email protected]
Assessment for Learning
In assessment for learning, the first priority in design and practice is to serve the purpose of promoting students’ learning.
Digital Learning
Learning enhanced by the use of ever evolving technology to aid individual and collaborative work is called digital learning.
Inclusive Learning Design
Inclusive learning recognises all students’ right to an educational experience that respects diversity, enables participation and removes barriers to learning for all.
Evaluating for Excellence
The aims of the Evaluating for Excellence toolkit are threefold. Firstly, to evidence excellent teachers and pedagogic practise. Secondly, to identify individuals who need additional support and development to ensure that their teaching practice is of the highest and thirdly to provide a reflective evaluative toolkit to explore aspects of teaching and learning from different perspectives in order to create a culture of continuous improvement and striving for excellence.
Case Studies
Real examples demonstrating how Durham staff have integrated principles of good practice into their teaching across the institution.
Recently added resources
Using portfolios to develop integrated skills
Who? Marion Coderch & Laura Lewis are Assistant Professors (Teaching) at the Centre for Foreign Language Study. What? A portfolio-based assessment model to develop and assess integrated language and transferable skills in German and Spanish language modules at C1 (advanced level in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages; CEFR, 2020). These modules are […]
Presenting Mental Health Resources for Real Audiences
Who? Dr Louise Gascoine is an Associate Professor in the School of Education. What? For a new, third-year module on mental health and wellbeing in education, groups of students presented on a mental health resource that they collaboratively designed. When? The module ran over the course of the academic year. The group project was introduced […]
Researching and Drafting Realistic Clauses in Commercial Law
Who? Rachel Avery is an Associate Professor (Teaching) in the Law School. What? A second-year module in commercial law that had been assessed solely by exam. When? The assessment was first changed in 2015. Why? One key driver was the need to better align assessments with the skills and understanding that are associated with the […]