Aligning Teaching Practice to the ‘Melbourne Way’
What is the 'Melbourne Way'?
The Melbourne Way describes the University’s distinctive approach to teaching.
Aligning one's practice with the Melbourne Way involves adopting a student-centred approach that emphasizes critical thinking, intellectual rigour, and engagement with the wider community. Here are some ways to do this:
- Emphasize independent thinking and intellectual rigour: Academics encourage students to think critically and independently while providing them with complex, real-world problems.
- Promote engagement with the wider community: The academic fosters partnerships between members of industry and students, in order to provide opportunities for community engagement.
- Use evidence-based teaching methods: Academics employ strategies such as blended or flipped learning to achieve the intended learning outcomes while enhancing the student experience.
- Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment: The academic creates a welcoming space for all students and works to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
- Focus on equity and diversity: The academic promotes these values by embracing diversity and by working to provide opportunities so all students might succeed.
By adopting these practices, teachers can align their teaching practice with the Melbourne Way and provide a high-quality, student-centred education.