Teaching Activity Types
The activity types listed here are specifically defined and used at Monash University Malaysia.
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The activity types listed here are specifically defined and used at Monash University Malaysia.
Expand the accordions below to explore more about each activity type.
| Description | Interactive and collaborative session in small to medium groups. Focuses on discussion, analysis, and communication. Tutor provides regular feedback. |
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| Size | Small to medium |
| Space | Flat-floor and Active Learning Classroom |
| Description | Active learning session with structured tasks and group activities, typically in medium to large cohorts. |
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| Size | Medium to large |
| Space | Flat-floor or Active Learning Classroom |
| Description | A session typically features guest speakers, experts, or external presenters who share insights on specialised topics. Often used for expert series, research talks, or public lectures. May include Q&A or moderated discussion. |
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| Size | Whole cohort |
| Space | Seminar room, lecture theatre or online |
| Description | Application of skills in a discipline with support from a subject matter expert. Includes modelling, hands-on tasks, and software or tools. May be assessed. |
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| Size | Medium to large |
| Space | Flat-floor, Active Learning Classroom, lab or studio |
| Description | Practical application of theory using discipline-specific equipment and techniques, often supported by a subject matter expert. |
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| Size | Varies based on disciplinary context |
| Space | Lab |
| Description | Creative skill application using materials and layouts typical to the discipline (e.g. media, design, architecture). |
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| Size | Small to medium |
| Space | Design studio |
| Description | Interprofessional education is where students from multiple disciplines collaborate in simulated or real-world tasks. |
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| Size | Varies based on disciplinary context |
| Space | Flexible shared learning or simulation space |
| Description | Learning activity conducted off-campus in a real-world setting (e.g. factory, hospital, Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO)). |
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| Size | Varies based on disciplinary context |
| Space | External site |
| Description | Viewing and analysis of curated media content (e.g. film, clinical footage), usually followed by structured reflection or discussion. |
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| Size | Medium to large |
| Space | Lecture theatre, media room or tiered space |
| Description | A timetabled session is used to administer in-semester assessments during the teaching period. May include tests, presentations, practicals, or other discipline-specific tasks. |
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| Size | Whole cohort |
| Space | Depends on the assessment task |
| Description | One-on-one or small group session for student support (e.g. advice, clarification). Not encouraged as a timetabled teaching activity. |
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| Size | Individual or small |
| Space | Staff office or online |
| Description | Asynchronous or synchronous discussions. May be peer-led or guided by staff. Not encouraged as a timetabled teaching activity. |
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| Size | Whole cohort |
| Space | Lecture theatre, tiered space, online or Moodle |
| Description | Large, whole-cohort session conducted in a lecture theatre. Structured delivery with interactive elements like clarification of pre-readings and simple case-based scenarios. |
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| Size | Whole cohort |
| Space | Lecture theatre or tiered space |