Dr Sydney Shep Awarded National Teaching and Learning Initiative Grant
Dr Sydney Shep has been awarded one of the eight national Teaching and Learning Research Initiative grants for her project: “Moving beyond the threshold: Investigating digital literacies and historical thinking in New Zealand universities”.
Dr Sydney Shep has been awarded one of the eight national Teaching and Learning Research Initiative grants for her project:
Moving beyond the threshold: Investigating digital literacies and historical thinking in New Zealand universities
Principal Investigator: Dr Sydney Shep
Partnerships: Victoria University of Wellington and established, as well as new and early, career teacher-researchers across a range of history-informed disciplines
The aim of this project is to understand how university students and teachers use digital media to support the acquisition and retention of disciplinary threshold concepts for transformative learning and improved student outcomes in history-informed subjects. A New Zealand-wide environmental survey, a massive online open course (MOOC)-enabled workshop series, and the development, implementation and evaluation of digitally-mediated coursework will provide research evidence to enhance teaching practice and benefit future-oriented student learning. Innovative features include the creation of a digital history portal for communication, project management, and dissemination, plus the use of self-reflective e-portfolios. Mentoring junior teacher-researchers who are at the forefront of digital adoption and e-pedagogy is a priority.
Funding allocation: $200,000 over two years.