Higher education research at Deakin University

There is much complexity to the term ‘higher education research’. This paper explores the notion and provides some background for ongoing discussion with members of the College of Distinguished Deakin Educators (CDDE) and other staff stakeholders at Deakin University

Scholarship of teaching: what does it mean for Deakin University?

This short paper explores the relevance of the scholarship of teaching to advancing Deakin University’s mission and core commitments, to teaching and learning and to its staff. The concept of the scholarship of teaching is defined and a discussion of the relevance of the concept to Deakin is then presented. Some broad guiding principles for implementation are offered

Aussie Adventures

Postcard from April Meads, during the Linfield College Semester Abroad Program at Deakin University in Melbourne, Australi

Learning the Local Lingo

Postcard from Elisabeth Liebrock, during the Linfield College Semester Abroad Program at Deakin University in Melbourne, Australi

The Burwood Way of Life

Postcard from Laura Goodwin, during the Linfield College Semester Abroad Program at Deakin University in Melbourne, Australi

Scaffolding students\u27 learning in EME150 introduction to learners and learning theory : on looking back

This is a reflective article on the importance scaffolding in the EME 150 unit taught in collaboration with Deakin University Australia. Being the first unit introduced in the second semester of the first academic year, students were given a lot of support to enhance their understanding and learning since this curriculum was solely developed by Deakin University and introduced for the first time in teachers education curriculum. The scaffolding tools discussed in this article enabled students to a) establish deep learning of the theory. b) engage in collaborative and engaged learning which established good ethical relations between students c) transfer learning by applying theory into practice.<br /

A century of minimum wages in Britain

Simon Deakin and Francis Green trace the history from the trade boards first enacted in October 1909 to today's National Minimum Wage.

Book reviews

Musgrave, P.W. (1992). From Humanity to Utility: Melbourne University and Public Examinations 1856-1964. Hawthorn: ACER. 340 pages. Batten, M, Marland, P. & Khamis, M. (1993). Knowing How to Teach Well: Teachers Reflect on Their Classroom Practice. Hawthorn: ACER Research Monograph, 84 pages. Griffin, P. (1991). Monitoring School Achievements. Geelong, Victoria: Deakin University Press. 76 pages. Izard, J. (1991). Assessment of Learning in the Classroom. Geelong, Victoria: Deakin University Press. 62 pages. Ormell, C. (1991). Behavioural Objectives in the Classroom. Geelong, Victoria: Deakin University Press. 73 pages. Owens, A. (1991). Assessment in Specific Circumstances. Geelong, Victoria: Deakin University Press. 46 pages. Withers, G. (1991). From Marks to Profiles and Records of Achievement. Geelong, Victoria: Deakin University Press. 74 pages. Brady, L. (1992). Curriculum Development (4th ed.). Sydney: Prentice-Hall, 308 pages

\u27You moulded me like clay\u27: David Almond\u27s sexualised monsters

Naarah Sawers is an Alfred Deakin Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at Deakin University where she is researching environmental agendas in computer games for children. She has also published and researched in children\u27s literature in the area of feminist bio-ethics and agency.<br /

Documenting London's Legendary Club Culture

An open lecture at CSM in conjunction with Rowan Arts, as part of a Heritage Lottery funding bid to research 'London's Night-time Economies'. The lecture examined London's music-led club culture from the late 1950s to the present. Guest speakers were Fred Deakin (Airside, Lemon Jelly), Eddie Piller (Acid Jazz records, Blue Note Club) and Dave Hendley (Trojan Records, photographer)