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Creating safe but brave learning communities in teaching

Sensitive topics can be full of triggers. A person who is triggered cannot learn effectively. Hence, it’s important to keep a learning environment respectful so that we don’t trespass on anybody’s boundary of safety. However, controversial and sensitive topics may

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New Proposals for Digital Pedagogies: Critical Digital Literacy

This blog is part of a series on ‘New Proposals for Digital Pedagogies’ that launches the Sussex Digital Pedagogies Toolkit.  This toolkit conceptualises new ways to think through digital teaching and learning, gathering data from members of the University of

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New Proposals for Digital Pedagogies: Measuring and Recording ‘Engagement’

This blog is part of a series on ‘New Proposals for Digital Pedagogies’ that launches the Sussex Digital Pedagogies Toolkit.  This toolkit conceptualises new ways to think through digital teaching and learning, gathering data from members of the University of

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Decolonising the Curriculum

Tobey Ahamed-Barke is a student on the Contemporary History MA course. He is entering his second year as a Race Equity Advocate for Media, Arts and Humanities, a role which involves advocating for students of colour at Sussex and working

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New Proposals for Digital Pedagogies: Accessibility and Culture

This blog is part of a series on ‘New Proposals for Digital Pedagogies’ that launches the Sussex Digital Pedagogies Toolkit.  This toolkit conceptualises new ways to think through digital teaching and learning, gathering data from members of the University of

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New Proposals for Digital Pedagogies: Teaching Format

This blog is part of a series on ‘New Proposals for Digital Pedagogies’ that launches the Sussex Digital Pedagogies Toolkit.  This toolkit conceptualises new ways to think through digital teaching and learning, gathering data from members of the University of

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New Proposals for Digital Pedagogies: Student Agency

This blog is part of a series on ‘New Proposals for Digital Pedagogies’ that launches the Sussex Digital Pedagogies Toolkit.  This toolkit conceptualises new ways to think through digital teaching and learning, gathering data from members of the University of

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Insights from the Sussex Education Festival, 2024

In July this year, 90 colleagues from across the University came together to share their experiences and insights into teaching, learning and assessment at Sussex. Over two days, both online and in person, the Education Festival covered a whole range

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New Proposals for Digital Pedagogies: Teacher Practice

This blog is part of a series on ‘New Proposals for Digital Pedagogies’ that launches the Sussex Digital Pedagogies Toolkit.  This toolkit conceptualises new ways to think through digital teaching and learning, gathering data from members of the University of

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Making group work inclusive

Sussex hosts a large group of international students and group work is an excellent way of sharing ideas and experiences from different parts of the world. Successful group work enhances the already rich academic material and facilitates a more holistic

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