The timeline of HE highlights key transformations in access, technology, marketization, equity, and professionalization. Initiatives like the “Robbins Report” and modular systems expanded access, fostering inclusivity and interdisciplinary learning. Advancements in e-learning and blended methodologies redefined pedagogy, while equity-focused policies reshaped institutional priorities around diversity, inclusion, and sustainability. These shifts set the stage for a […]
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Month: January 2025
After reading Karen Harris’s Embracing the Silence: Introverted Learning and the Online Classroom, I found myself reflecting deeply on my teaching practices, particularly around the concept of participation. I’ve often placed pressure on students to “actively participate,” sometimes even tying grades to this notion of engagement. However, this approach has sometimes led to students freezing or […]
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It’s interesting to find myself in the position of a student. Again. I completed my MA in Social Design fairly recently—just a year and a half ago. At the time, I was a 35-year-old student among classmates who were, on average, 25. The age gap was significant, and I felt it. This distance between […]