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Rob Wass

@wasro

Lecturer, HEDC Uni of Otago, Peer Learning, Mentoring and Academic Development

 Dunedin
Joined January 2009
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New release: 'Pedagogical training for developing students’ metacognition: implications for educators', by @wasro, Tracy Rogers, Kim Brown, @KelbySmithHan, Jacqueline Tagg, David Berg & @stevegallagher - doi.org/10.1080/1360144X.202…
IJAD logo and a quote from an article by Rob Wass, Tracy Rogers, Kim Brown, Kelby Smith-Han, Jacqueline Tagg, David Berg & Steve Gallagher: "Educators rarely receive professional development on how to develop students’ metacognition. This comparative study investigated the impact of pedagogical training for developing students’ metacognition on a group of educators."

ALT IJAD logo and a quote from an article by Rob Wass, Tracy Rogers, Kim Brown, Kelby Smith-Han, Jacqueline Tagg, David Berg & Steve Gallagher: "Educators rarely receive professional development on how to develop students’ metacognition. This comparative study investigated the impact of pedagogical training for developing students’ metacognition on a group of educators."

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Threshold concepts in the careers of educational developers, by J Timmermans, is helpful frame for thinking about the kinds of work we do, say D Little & L Grupp tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1… #pod18
Identifying threshold concepts in the careers of educational developers

Identifying threshold concepts in the careers of educational developers

The purpose of this multiple case study was to identify threshold concepts in the careers of educational developers. Twenty-one common threshold concepts emerged, with one threshold concept common ...

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Wass et al: discussing the lack of tutor support in HE, yet they are often on the frontline of #studentsuccess and student-staff relationships. #highered #tutorsupport #herdsa18
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Bad writing precedes good writing. #research #science #academictwitter #highered
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Don't let time be a barrier to implementing active learning techniques into your courses, @BarbiHoneycutt outlines three ways to get your students involved and they only take 10 minutes (maybe less): ow.ly/CDy130jDrDM
Three Active Learning Strategies You Can Do in 10 Minutes or Less

Three Active Learning Strategies You Can Do in 10 Minutes or Less

Never underestimate the power of using brief, active learning strategies to re-engage students and improve learning. Here are three active learning activities you can implement in 10 minutes or less.

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Soft skills redefined as Essential Employability Qualities (EEQs). That's more like it! Great article from @QACommons in the US: evolllution.com/revenue-stre… @toEmployability @CurtinLearning
The Essential Employability Qualities Certification: Assuring Graduates Are Prepared for the 21st...

The Essential Employability Qualities Certification: Assuring Graduates Are Prepared for the 21st...

Preparing learners for employment has become an expected outcome of higher and postsecondary educational programs, regardless of discipline or degree level. Yet surveys and studies continually reveal...

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#TERNZ2017 using diagnostic feedback to enhance student's feedback experiences in higher education
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