{"id":99108,"date":"2026-08-25T15:46:33","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T19:46:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/danielschristian.com\/learning-ecosystems\/?p=99108"},"modified":"2026-08-25T15:48:45","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T19:48:45","slug":"course-design-for-a-new-age-several-other-items-for-college-professors-from-times-higher-education","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/danielschristian.com\/learning-ecosystems\/2026\/08\/25\/course-design-for-a-new-age-several-other-items-for-college-professors-from-times-higher-education\/","title":{"rendered":"“Course design for a new age” + several other items for college professors from Times Higher Education"},"content":{"rendered":"

Course design for a new age <\/strong><\/a>— from timeshighereducation.com by Campus contributors , Laura Duckett
\nLearn how to design courses that respond to the evolving needs of both students and employers<\/em><\/p>\n

At a time when the value of a degree is being called into question, many argue that teaching subject knowledge is no longer enough. University courses must be flexible and embed work training and skills development to serve today\u2019s students. This collection of resources is a guide to designing courses that respond to the evolving needs of both students and employers.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Teaching is a verb: what sets good teachers apart<\/strong><\/a> — from timeshighereducation.com by William J. Owen
\nReflection is what moves teaching beyond performance and towards continuous improvement, writes William Owen<\/em><\/p>\n

What sets good teachers apart is their willingness to continually reflect, learn and grow alongside their students. Great teaching is not a destination, it is an ongoing practice of curiosity, humility and intentionality. And perhaps that is what makes it so challenging and so rewarding.<\/p>\n

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How to set your students up to write compelling op-eds<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0— from timeshighereducation.com by Arafat Reza and Shahariar Sadat
\nHelp students develop their writing and refine their arguments by publishing opinion pieces. Find advice for supporting student writers here<\/em><\/p>\n

Academics are ideally placed to bridge this gap. Beyond teaching disciplinary knowledge, they can help students develop the confidence and practical skills needed to engage in public discourse. Here, we discuss practical ways in which academics can encourage students to write op-eds that inform people, influence law and\u00a0policymaking, and inspire positive change in society. Plus, find five tips for teaching students to write compelling arguments.<\/p>\n

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Rethinking course design to enliven student engagement <\/strong><\/a>— from timeshighereducation.com by
\nTo foster students\u2019 meaningful learning, educators should be using class time to maximise the benefits of the in-person experience, as Nasreen Sultana explains<\/em><\/p>\n

We landed on four practical strategies to make learning more interactive, relevant and student-centred. Although developed in a management classroom, these tips can be adapted across disciplines.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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