Learning and Teaching Policy

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Policy overview

• 1 Purpose
• 2 Scope
• 3 Policy Statement
• 4 Principles
• 5 References
• 6 Schedules
• 7 Policy Information

1 Purpose

To articulate the principles underpinning the provision by the University of an environment conducive to effective learning and quality teaching.

2 Scope

This policy applies to learning and teaching undertaken in the University's Coursework Programs and Courses.

3 Policy Statement

The University's teaching and the Student Learning Journey are characterised by partnerships between Students and Staff that are driven by a commitment to excellence and enable Students to achieve explicit Learning Outcomes. These partnerships are founded on mutual respect, ethical behaviour and the open exchange of ideas.

4 Principles

At the University the following principles guide all learning and teaching endeavours:

1. The Student Learning Journey embraces the different pathways to study and the different learning needs of the University's diverse Student population. This includes recognition of, and responsiveness to, diversity.
2. Staff and Student engagement and learning is enhanced through learning design, pedagogy, use of technology and aligned assessment strategies that are sustainable. This is achieved through a focus on online learning and pedagogy. On-campus Course offerings will normally use a Blended Delivery Model using the approved Virtual Learning Environment.
3. The approved Virtual Learning Environment will contribute to the personalisation of the Student Learning Journey. All Course offerings will involve use of the University's Virtual Learning Environment.
4. Learning and teaching is informed by internationally-recognised good practice in relation to disciplinary and interdisciplinary knowledge and skills that situate the University's Students as future-focused global citizens. Research and scholarship-led learning and teaching is Student-focused and demonstrates a commitment to the Scholarship of Learning and Teaching, continuous renewal and benchmarking.
5. The University has established threshold standards for teaching that are subject to regular review and benchmarking. Learning and teaching at the University will satisfy or exceed relevant statutory and professional regulatory frameworks.
6. All members of the University including Students are expected to exercise the responsibilities and rights applicable to them when engaging in learning and teaching at the University.

5 References

Nil.

6 Schedules

This policy must be read in conjunction with its subordinate schedules as provided in the table below.

7 Policy Information