Active pedagogy
Active pedagogy principles AP1: In addition to traditional approaches, programmes will employ a range of active teaching approaches including, but…
Active Pedagogy
Constructive alignment
Constructive alignment is based on developing an approach to programme and module design that is influenced by an outcomes-based teaching…
The Transition to Higher Education Course
To make students transition into university as smooth as possible, we’ve worked with current students to create an online course…
Involving Employers in the Curriculum
Involving employers in the curriculum has been shown to increase student engagement (Little and Harvey, 2006) and improve graduate employment opportunities…
Peer Mentoring and Peer-Assisted Learning
Peer support in higher education is carried out by someone who has had similar previous experiences, providing information, assistance and…
Collaborative Learning
Collaborative learning is where two or more people work together to achieve desired learning outcomes. This is typically done in…
Developing Graduate Teaching Assistants
Postgraduate students who teach are a vital part of Durham’s teaching community, delivering a range of teaching activities from seminars to lab…
Effective Laboratory Written Guides
Laboratory guides include instructions for practical considerations including health and safety notes on the equipment and materials being used. Laboratory…
Service learning
Service learning involves projects which benefit the community and give learners real-world work and life experiences. This type of experiential learning…
Simulation-based Learning
In simulation-based learning, students interact either virtually, or in a face–to–face environment, with a simulation of a real-world event. The simulation creates a…
Playful Learning
Playful learning is a pedagogic approach that uses playful tools, tactics and techniques to engage students in deep learning. Through…
Fieldwork
Fieldwork involves students studying or exploring something through first-hand investigation. It is used in many disciplines, e.g. Geography, Geology, Physics, Anthropology…