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Griffith's seven principles to promote excellence in learning and teaching practices express the University's values and commitment as a learning-centred, research university. They are designed to shape collegial conversations about learning and teaching goals, practices and policies.

  • Principles to Promote Excellence in Learning and Teaching Practices at Griffith University (PDF 87.7k)

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  1. Create an engaging, motivating, and intellectually stimulating learning experience.
  2. Encourage the spirit of critical inquiry and creative innovation informed by current research.
  3. Emphasise the importance, relevance, and integration of theory and knowledge with professional practice to develop solutions to real world issues.
  4. Provide learning experiences that develop inter-culturally capable graduates who can make a difference as socially and ethically responsible global citizens.
  5. Value and recognise individual and cultural diversity through the provision of an inclusive context of support and respect for all students.
  6. Enhance student engagement and learning through effective curriculum design, pedagogy, use of technology and assessment strategies.
  7. Continuously improve teaching practice through academic staff professional development, and critical reflection informed by a range of evaluation approaches.

The Principles in practice

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Strategies for implementing the Principles

Principle 1 strategies tip sheet
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