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Engineering change: Redefining STEM education at NMITE

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NMITE uses innovative and include teaching methods to forge better rounded, future equipped, graduates in engineering and technology.

Engineering education is evolving, and the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) is leading the way. Breaking away from traditional models, NMITE champions real-world problem-solving, teamwork, and inclusivity, offering a fresh approach to creating future-ready engineers. In this interview with Research Outreach, we explore NMITE’s philosophy, innovative teaching methods, and its commitment to diversity in STEM. How do […]

Peer observation and review improves university science teaching

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STEM subjects in higher education are often taught by staff who have little or no formal training in how to teach. The Peer Observation and Review of Teaching (PORT) program provides a means for university academics to improve their teaching through feedback from their peers. Helen Georgiou and co-workers from the University of Sydney have investigated the effectiveness of the […]