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Join our forum to explore teaching implications of increasing student diversity and changing demographics. Gain insights on inclusive practices to support student subgroups. Workshops and sessions by experts ensure a student-centered approach and address the evolving needs of first-year students. Benefit from a community of practice and access resources on innovative teaching strategies.
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EHLT 1st Year Teaching Forum Context • Widening participation • Increased diversity Issues • Changing Student Characteristics • Teaching and Learning Implications Sandra Egege Academic Adviser, Student Learning Centre
Student Subgroups Mature age NESB (CALD) Low SES Indigenous Disability International (not equity group) Non-traditional Role models Motivation Support structures Confidence Dependency Attitude CHANGING DEMOGRAPHICS… FEATURES
For staff who work with 1st years • Workshops & forums • Working with students from refugee backgrounds (20/9/10: 9.30 – 12.30) • Developing a first year curriculum, considerations (23/11/10: 9.30 – 12.30) • Student Centred Learning (1/12/10: 9.30 – 12.30) • Encouraging students to take risks in their learning from 1st year and beyond • Mid year Forum – Professor Bob Lingard on “Productive Pedagogies” • November Forum – TBA (10/11/10: 9.30 – 12.30) • Community of Practice • Meets monthly – cross university membership • Website • Information on what is happening across Flinders and at other universities Ann LuzeckyjLecturer in Higher Education, Centre for University Teaching
