Learning and Teaching News

Each month the Learning and Teaching News features articles, notices and events of interest for staff delivering and supporting learning and teaching at the University of Adelaide.

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Featured stories

Amanda Able

This is how I teach

This month we spoke with Amanda Able, Professor in Plant Science in the School of Agriculture, Food and Wine, Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology. Amanda has been a member of the Adelaide College of Reviewers since 2016 and the Adelaide Education Academy since 2017. Here Amanda shares why she loves being a scientist and how her teaching prepares students for the future.

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Library Roles

An introduction to new library roles

Claire Sadler is the Library’s Coordinator, Indigenous Library Programs. She is a Bundjalung woman and holds a Bachelor of Education (Primary), First Class Honours in Mathematics, Master of Indigenous Education, and Master of Education (Teacher Librarianship). 

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Dr Alistair Standish

Learnings from LTAG - Dr Alistair Standish

Educators often reflect on their teaching to improve their pedagogy, however, what about getting students to reflect on their learning and how they can improve?

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