Enhancing collaborative learning through micro-task strategies
Who? Dr Anthony Kyiu, Assistant Professor in Finance, Durham University Business School. What? The activity focuses on using micro-task strategies…
active learning
Active Pedagogy Conference
In 2025, the Durham Learning & Teaching Conference theme was ‘Active Pedagogy’. Our keynote speaker and colleagues from across the…
Flipped Lectures for Neurodivergent Learners
Dr Arin Mizouri, Physics This page provides specific recommendations to enhance the inclusivity and effectiveness of flipped lectures for neurodivergent…
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…
Inclusive Fieldwork
Fieldwork involves going on a trip to explore something relevant to a module. The idea behind fieldwork is to give…
Video-based Assessment
Video-based assessment involves students producing video to submit for assessment. This could include anything from simple videos such as recording…
Collaborative Learning
Collaborative learning is where two or more people work together to achieve desired learning outcomes. This is typically done in…
Inclusive Laboratory Work
Many new students approach laboratory learning with excitement and trepidation. Overcoming this uneasiness is vital to make sure that the…
Service learning
Service learning involves projects which benefit the community and give learners real-world work and life experiences. This type of experiential learning…
Flipped Classroom
The flipped classroom model takes traditional ‘input’ (e.g. lectures, demonstrations) out of the physical learning space and replaces it with…
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…