Resource Library

The Resource Library contains a collection of higher education learning and teaching materials flowing from projects funded by the Commonwealth of Australia including those from the Australian Learning and Teaching Council.

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6 resources found.

Enabling Retention: Processes and Strategies for Improving Student Retention in University-based Enabling Programs

Barry Hodges, Tasman Bedford, Jane Hartley, Chris Klinger, Neil Murray, John O'Rouke, Neville Schofield
The University of Newcastle
2013
The University of Newcastle
Edith Cowan University, University of New England, University of South Australia, University of Southern Queensland
Final Report Download Document (2.83 MB)
External Evaluation Report Download Document (243.7 KB)

Examining the Impact of Simulated Patients and Information and Communication Technology on Nursing Students’ Clinical Reasoning

Tracy Levett-Jones
The University of Newcastle
2011
The University of Newcastle
Final Report Download Document (2.38 MB)

Facilitating Work Integrated Learning (WIL) through Skills-Enabled E-Portfolios in Construction and Nursing

Anthony Williams, Tracy Levett-Jones, William Sher, Catharine Simmons, Lynette Bowen, Ning Gu
The University of Newcastle
2012
The University of Newcastle
Avondale College, RMIT University, University of Western Sydney
Final Report Download Document (6.06 MB)

Assessing and Improving Spatial Ability for Design-based Disciplines Utilising Online Systems

Ken Sutton, Rebecca Allen
The University of Newcastle
2011
The University of Newcastle

An online psychometric test of spatial ability (the 3D Ability test) was developed specifically for design-based disciplines. A series of online interactive 3D learning tasks designed to improve spatial skills are also provided. The learning tasks include remediation options for poor performers and purpose-designed gender neutral activities to address the gender bias in spatial performance. The test and 3D learning tasks are available on the project website.

Final Report Download Document (1.11 MB)
Identified Spatial Tests Download Document (1.47 MB)
Challenges and Lessons Download Document (553.96 KB)
Success Factors Download Document (528.5 KB)

Creating Student-Focussed, Web-Learning Resources to Support the Development of and Provide Evidence of Occupational Therapy Students’ Graduating Competencies

Susan Ryan, Catherine Studdert, Caroline Hills, Paul Sijpkes, Carol McKinstry, Matthew Yau, Michael Curtin, Lee Zakzrewski, Kim Nguyen
The University of Newcastle
2013
The University of Newcastle
Charles Sturt University, James Cook University, La Trobe University, University of Western Sydney
Final Report Download Document (1.47 MB)
Summary of Focus Group Recommendations: Summary of Website Key Ideas for Potential Development Download Document (484.35 KB)
The Occupational Therapy Competency Evidencing Matrix (OTCEM): Self and Practice Educator Assessment Tool of Competence Download Document (838.92 KB)
The Occupational Therapy Competency Evidencing Matrix (OTCEM): Self and Practice Educator Assessment Tool of Competence Download Document (493.79 KB)
Sample Letter to Practice Educators and Occupational Therapy Competencies Australia (OTCA) Website Fact Sheet Download Document (1.62 MB)

Learning and Teaching Academic Standards (LTAS): Environment and Sustainability

Bonnie McBain , Liam Phelan, Paul Brown, Valerie Brown, Iain Hay, Richard Horsfield, Ros Taplin, Anna Ferguson
The University of Newcastle
2016
The University of Newcastle
Australian Council of Environmental Deans and Directors, Flinders University, Macquarie University, The Australian National University, The University of New South Wales
Academic Standards Statement Download Document (1.22 MB)
Final Report Download Document (536.49 KB)
Achievements Statement Download Document (279.13 KB)