Practical learning

Reflection and advice for hands-on university teaching practices and experiential learning. These resources offer expert tips to support quality teaching through lab work, fieldwork and work placements as well as community-based learning, project-based learning and simulations. 

By Laura.Duckett , 19 March, 2025

Digital humanities 101

A group of students on their laptops in the library
What makes ‘digital humanities’ different from ‘traditional humanities’, and how could it make your classroom more collaborative and creative?
Reading time
5minutes
By kiera.obrien , 6 February, 2025

Use everyday objects to educate student teachers

A jumble of everyday objects, including a calculator
By using simple, familiar items and fostering open dialogue, we can encourage critical reflection in our students, transforming traditional teaching models into more inclusive learning experiences
Reading time
5minutes
By Laura.Duckett , 14 January, 2025

GenAI can help literature students think more critically

Old books
Is ChatGPT destroying critical thinking, or is it allowing us to reconsider how we teach it? This resource explores some ways to empower literature students to use it to deepen their understanding
Reading time
4minutes
Practical learning