Information and Resources for Academic Staff
This page contains ideas, strategies and resources to assist busy academic staff who wish to focus on student engagement.
Deakin's Transition Framework
- Successful Transition at Deakin University: Introduction to Transition Framework for Commencing Students (684 KB)
The Transition Framework has been developed with the objective of creating a common baseline of experience for all commencing students, from which creative and enhanced delivery can be shared and developed.
The Framework draws on research and good practice in retention and transition and was developed in consultation with staff across Deakin. The Framework was endorsed by the Student Experience Sub-Committee, Teaching and Learning Committee and Academic Board in 2009.
The Framework forms the basis for Faculties and Divisions to develop a 12-month plan to assist the transition of commencing Deakin students. It should be viewed in the context of a holistic approach to course design, skills development and student support.
Enhancing student engagement through teaching and learning
Internal experts on student engagement
Practical ideas and strategies specific to students
Deakin Institute of Teaching and Learning (ITL) resources on assorted topics related to student engagement:
- Teaching and Learning Matters Newsletter – co-edited by Deakin staff.
- Learning outcomes strategies and tips
- Innovation and motivation strategies and tips
- Teaching in Laboratory settings
- The Principles of Teaching, Learning and the Student Experience
External website links
- Teaching Large Classes
- Understanding Student Learning
- Practical strategies for faculty
- Innovative Teaching Case Studies
Deakin Learning Repository
A set of teaching resources, aimed at improving student engagement and helping students make informed career choices such as:
- Developing awareness and career planning
- Developing skills and preparing for employment
- Getting the job.
These and other resources can be found through the Learning Repository
The following are links to examples from some of the universities and colleges around the world who are pursuing student engagement:
- Maharishi University of Management - re National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE).
- Massey University NZ - Student engagement.
- Northern Illinois University (2.5MB) University information on student engagement.
- RMIT - Engaging their students.
- Ryerson University CA - 'President's Commission on Student Engagement and Experience'.
- Slippery Rock University USA - NSSE.
- University of British Columbia - Faculty workshop on student engagement.
- University of Calgary - 'Six conditions that foster student engagement'.
- University of Michigan Dearborn - Enhancing student engagement.
- University of New Mexico - Link to faculty and student engagement.
- University of Nottingham - 'Perceptions of student engagement in a research-driven university'.
- University of Wisconsin-Stout - Teachers discuss student engagement pedagogy.
