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Learning and Teaching in the College of Science, Engineering and Health

The approach to learning and teaching in the College of Science, Engineering and Health is characterised by a commitment to enriching the student experience, fostering the internationalisation of curriculum, enhancing work-integrated and work-based learning, and engaging with marginalised and disadvantaged urban populations. Within the College of Science, Engineering and Health, the Academic Development Group (ADG) is responsible for the implementation of the University's vision for learning and teaching.

Academic Development Group

Through the provision of support services to Schools, the ADG leads the continuous improvement in the scholarship of learning and teaching, professional development, the design and delivery of programs and courses and by assisting staff with educational technologies and learning design. In addition, the ADG manages a range of strategic projects aimed at researching, contextualising and evaluating learning and teaching initiatives and activities.

Staff resources

Program and course development

  • Program proposal support
  • Program and course renewal
  • Course design
  • Program development and amendment processes

Educational technologies and learning design

  • Online learning design
  • Application of e-technologies
  • Interactive media and web design
  • Effective use of BlackBoard

Scholarship in learning and teaching

  • Facilitation of education research
  • Learning and teaching forums, workshops and seminars
  • Teaching awards and commendations
  • Learning and teaching research grants

Professional development and training

  • Good teaching practices
  • Educational technologies
  • Innovative use of learning spaces
  • Sessional, demonstrator and tutor development

Program quality

  • Quality assurance frameworks
  • Accreditation of programs
  • Assessment and feedback
  • Evaluation of programs and courses
  • Articulation and pathways
  • Student transition, retention and success
  • Inclusive teaching and student diversity

Student scholarships, representation and resources

  • Student essentials
  • Scholarships and awards
  • Representation and participation
  • Equity and diversity resources
  • Research candidates
  • SEH School student information pages

For further information

Contact specialist staff in the College Academic Development Group.