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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136 resources found.

Applying quality principles to Australian university transnational teaching and learning

David Pyvis
Curtin University
2013
Curtin University
The University of Adelaide, The University of Western Australia, Victoria University
Final Report Download Document (1.16 MB)

Teaching-focused academic appointments in Australian universities: recognition, specialisation, or stratification?

Belinda Probert
Office for Learning and Teaching
2013
Office for Learning and Teaching
Discussion paper: Teaching-focused academic academic appointments Download Document (1.05 MB)
Discussion paper: Teaching-focused academic academic appointments Download Document (417 KB)
Table: Teaching only staff 2001 to 2012 Download Document (663.77 KB)
Table: Teaching only staff 2001 to 2012 Download Document (1.71 MB)
Table: Number of teaching only staff in selected universities Download Document (137.44 KB)
Table: Number of teaching only staff in selected universities Download Document (19.14 KB)

Enhancing the student experience: transition from vocational education

Janice Catterall, Janelle Davis
University of Western Sydney
2012
University of Western Sydney
Charles Sturt University
Final Report Download Document (1.87 MB)

e-Teaching leadership: planning and implementing a benefits-oriented costs model for technology enhanced learning

Belinda Tynan, Yoni Ryan, Leone Hinton, Andrea Lamont Mills
University of New England
2012
University of New England
Australian Catholic University, Central Queensland University, University of Southern Queensland
Final Report Download Document (810.94 KB)
Evaluation Report Download Document (637.83 KB)

Sustainable leadership of teaching and learning initiatives: lessons from the promoting excellence initiative

Marcia Devlin, Georgia Smeal, Rick Cummings, Margaret Mazzolini
Deakin University
2012
Deakin University

The seven insights in this document,and the longer companion report,aim to provide guidance to support leaders in consolidating a systemic approach to improving the quality of learning and teaching within their institution and more broadly.

Murdoch University, Queensland University of Technology, Swinburne University of Technology
Final Report Download Document (1.73 MB)
7 Insights Download Document (356.03 KB)

Peer Assisted Teaching Scheme

Angela Carbone
Monash University
2012
Monash University

The aim of the fellowship was to achieve a consistent university-wide strategy to assist academics in improving units perceived by students as needing critical attention. This was accomplished by introducing a Peer Assisted Teaching Scheme (PATS).

Fellowship Report Download Document (2.36 MB)

Professional staff as leaders in enhancing student engagement: building capacity in emerging technologies through cascade and viral leadership

Lisa Cluett
The University of Western Australia
2012
The University of Western Australia
Edith Cowan University, Murdoch University

Lessons learnt: identifying synergies in distributed leadership projects

Sandra Jones, Marina Harvey, Geraldine Lefoe, Kevin Ryland
RMIT University
2012
RMIT University
Australian Catholic University, Macquarie University, University of Wollongong
Final Report Download Document (599.17 KB)

Effective teaching and support of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds: resources for Australian higher education

Marcia Devlin, Sally Kift, Karen Nelson, Liz Smith, Jade McKay
Deakin University
2012
Deakin University
Charles Sturt University, Queensland University of Technology
Final Report Download Document (1.51 MB)
Practice advice for institutions Download Document (708.16 KB)
Practice advice for teachers Download Document (1.15 MB)

Bringing the learning home: re-entry programs to enhance study abroad outcomes in Australian universities

Jan Gothard, Greg Downey, Tonia Gray
Murdoch University
2012
Murdoch University
Macquarie University, University of Western Sydney, University of Wollongong
Final Report Download Document (4.31 MB)

Learning without borders: linking development of transnational leadership roles to international and cross-cultural teaching excellence

Margaret Mazzolini, Shelley Yeo, Peter Ling, David Hall
Swinburne University of Technology
2012
Swinburne University of Technology
Curtin University
Final Report Download Document (511.82 KB)

Good practice for safeguarding student learning engagement in higher education institutions

Karen Nelson, Tracy Creagh
Queensland University of Technology
2012
Queensland University of Technology
Auckland University of Technology (NZ), Charles Sturt University, Curtin University, Edith Cowan University, RMIT University, University of New England, University of South Australia
Final Report Download Document (764.54 KB)
Good Practice Guide Download Document (3.04 MB)

Practice-based education: enhancing practice and pedagogy

Joy Higgs
Charles Sturt University
2011
Charles Sturt University
Practice-based education: enhancing practice and pedagogy Download Document (1.39 MB)

Spaces for knowledge generation: a framework for designing student learning environments for the future

Kay Souter, Matthew Riddle, Warren Sellers, Mike Keppell
La Trobe University
2011
La Trobe University
Apple University Consortium (AUC), Charles Sturt University, Kneeler Design
Final report Download Document (1.19 MB)

Coalface subject coordinators – the missing link to building leadership capacities in the academic supply chain

Judy Nagy
Deakin University
2011
Deakin University
Edith Cowan University, University of New England, University of Southern Queensland
Final Report Download Document (1.58 MB)

Heads of School leadership - effective relationships as the cornerstone for teaching and learning improvement

Deborah West, Tricia Vilkinas
Charles Darwin University
2011
Charles Darwin University
University of South Australia
Final Report Download Document (3.37 MB)
Activities Book Download Document (745.29 KB)
Resource Download Document (1.33 MB)

Subject coordinators: Leading professional development for sessional staff

Geraldine Lefoe, Dominique Parrish, Janne Malfroy, Jo McKenzie
University of Wollongong
2011
University of Wollongong
Australian Catholic University, University of Technology, Sydney, University of Western Sydney
Final Report Download Document (559.17 KB)
Resource Booklet Download Document (2.04 MB)
Evaluation Report Download Document (977.54 KB)

Good Practice Report: Curriculum renewal

Bhuva Narayan, Sylvia Edwards
Australian Learning and Teaching Council Limited
2011
Australian Learning and Teaching Council Limited

This good practice report, commissioned by the ALTC, provides a summative evaluation of useful outcomes and good practices from ALTC projects and fellowships on curriculum renewal. The report contains:

  • a summative evaluation of the good practices and key outcomes for teaching and learning from completed ALTC projects and fellowships
  • a literature review of the good practices and key outcomes for teaching and learning from national and international research
  • the proposed outcomes and resources for teaching and learning which will be produced by current incomplete ALTC projects and fellowships
  • identifies areas in which further work or development are appropriate.
ALTC Good Practice Report Download Document (990.05 KB)

Good practice report: Technology-enhanced learning and teaching

Mike Keppell, Gordon Suddaby, Natasha Hard
Australian Learning and Teaching Council Limited
2011
Australian Learning and Teaching Council Limited

This good practice report, commissioned by the ALTC, provides a summative evaluation of useful outcomes and good practices from ALTC projects and fellowships on technology-enhanced learning and teaching. The report contains:

  • a summative evaluation of the good practices and key outcomes for teaching and learning from completed ALTC projects and fellowships
  • a literature review of the good practices and key outcomes for teaching and learning from national and international research
  • the proposed outcomes and resources for teaching and learning which will be produced by current incomplete ALTC projects and fellowships
  • identifies areas in which further work or development are appropriate.

 

ALTC Good Practice Report Download Document (1.24 MB)

Implementing effective learning designs

Leanne Cameron, James Dalziel
Macquarie University
2011
Macquarie University
Australian Catholic University, Charles Darwin University, Edith Cowan University, Griffith University, La Trobe University, University of Technology, Sydney
Final Report Download Document (1.59 MB)

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