Leap Case Studies
Indexed by University Priorities
Diversity
"To create a vibrant learning environment in which diversity is acknowledged and valued"
From the University of Adelaide Learning and Teaching Plan 2000-2002
| Ursula McGowan, Barbara Wake | English as a Second Language (ESL) for Mathematical and Computer Sciences |
"To recognise and reward departmental, group and individual practices that develop excellence in student-centred, lifelong learning"
From the University of Adelaide Learning and Teaching Plan 2000-2002http://www.adelaide.edu.au/opq/secure/planning/learning.pdf
Global Education
"To develop, in students, an international focus to their education and, consequently, to their place in the world "
From the University of Adelaide Learning and Teaching Plan 2000-2002
| Holger Maier | Mekong eSim: A role-play/simulation project for 2nd year Environmental Engineering students |
| Ursula McGowan, Barbara Wake | English as a Second Language (ESL) for Mathematical and Computer Sciences |
Information Technology and Communications
"To encourage the development and use of student-centred and flexible learning through Information Technology and Telecommunications (IT&T)"
From the University of Adelaide Learning and Teaching Plan 2000-2002
Australian Physical Chemistry Enhanced Laboratory Learning (APCELL)
Lifelong learning
"To assist all students to develop effective lifelong learning skills and attitudes"
From the University of Adelaide Learning and Teaching Plan 2000-2002
| Margaret Cargill | An Integrated, Discipline-Specific Model of Communication Skills Development |
| David M. Hart | Using IT in Teaching and Learning the Humanities |
| Robert Hirsch | Clinical Self-Assessment in Dental Practice |
| Joanne Pimlott | In the Business of Innovating Futures |
| Margaret Emery | The Library Skills Workbook |
| Otto Schmidt | Communication in the Agrifood Industry |
| Christine Ingleton and Barbara Wake | Literacy Matters |
Research and Learning
"To ensure that all students at the University of Adelaide work with subject materials and curricula informed by up-to-date research, that students experience their subjects as part of a living discipline in which their teachers are active researchers, and that they are provided with opportunities for direct involvement in research projects"
From the University of Adelaide Learning and Teaching Plan 2000-2002
| Simon Maddocks, David Tivey and Robert Kemp | Making Practicals Practical: Introducing Student-Driven Experiments |
| Clement Macintyre | The Internship Program |
| Deane Fergie | Research at the Centre - A new orientation to undergraduate Anthropology |
| Garry Scroop | Research Project Practicals |
Student Centred Learning
"At the heart of the Learning and Teaching Plan is the goal of promoting greater opportunities for student-centred learning. With student-centred learning students actively develop the skills which are essential for their success at university, for employment and for later education either through a formal course of further university study or under their own direction"
From the University of Adelaide Learning and Teaching Plan 2000-2002
