Category Archives: Curriculum

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is reshaping education by embracing learner diversity and breaking away from one‑size‑fits‑all models. This article explores how UDL empowers learners through engagement, representation, and expression, helping educators design inclusive environments where every learner can thrive. Continue reading →

Research to identify and describe the impact of the 2011 Christchurch earthquake on a tertiary learning community. Continue reading →

Research into redeveloping a traditional arts and design degree into a 21st century project-based learning programme. Continue reading →

Project to provide public relations students with an authentic learning experience of working with a real-world client. Continue reading →

A project assessing the effectiveness of integrating puzzles into the curriculum to improve critical thinking skills among STEM students at the tertiary level. Continue reading →

Research to enhance the identification practices and the learning and experiences of talented undergraduate students. Continue reading →

This research investigates context-based learning (CBL) and the learner benefits associated with the practice. Continue reading →

Research to test the validity of new design crit types in architectural and design education to improve learner outcomes. Continue reading →

A project that aimed to develop pedagogy to help students improve mathematical thinking and overall mathematical performance. Continue reading →

A project to develop case study examples of inquiry-based learning at tertiary institutions and identify the impact of inquiry-based learning on student learning outcomes. Continue reading →

A project to identify how teachers and designers can use learning analytics data to more effectively design e-learning tasks. Continue reading →

Research on using Tutor Hubs to improve quality and consistency of course composition, delivery practices and assessments. Continue reading →

Research that aimed to develop and evaluate strategies to maximise the impact of Student Evaluation of Teaching (SET) data in teaching and learning. Continue reading →

This report documents a survey of lecturers’ understandings about and use of exemplars and offers a set of guidelines to support lecturers who wish to embark on or continue to develop their use of exemplars in
teaching-learning programmes. Continue reading →

Research to develop a series of financial spreadsheets to support accounting students to develop critical thinking skills. Continue reading →

Research to identify learning and teaching strategies successful with culturally and linguistically diverse students. Continue reading →

Research into developing flexible modes of teaching for first year university courses. Continue reading →

A set of resources to support the learning of social work students in the field. Continue reading →

Project to describe the implementation of a client-based, real-world project into a fashion programme of study. Continue reading →

Research to develop a handbook for the liberal arts that integrates emancipatory education with work-integrated-learning. Continue reading →

Research to investigate the impact of forced change caused by the Christchurch earthquake on programme design and students. Continue reading →

Project to explore how imaps can be used to enhance information literacy, reduce plagiarism and enhance feedback. Continue reading →

A project to help scientists and science learners learn how to translate scientific results, conclusions and recommendations into language easily understood by non-experts. Continue reading →

Research to identify effective methods for improving the effectiveness of large-class teaching in law degrees. Continue reading →

This project explored undergraduate learning outcomes beyond content and skills acquisition. Continue reading →

A study to adapt the Carl Wieman Science Education Initiative model to New Zealand’s tertiary sector. Continue reading →

Research to investigate expectations about standards of academic writing at postgraduate level in hospitality education. Continue reading →

This project, aimed to help guide educators and students who are considering or developing international placements. Continue reading →

Research to develop a resource on the use of Interactive White Boards (IWB) as a tool to capture lesson structures. Continue reading →

A project describing the curriculum and assessment overhaul needed to continue courses after the Christchurch earthquake. Continue reading →