Assuring quality in the casualisation of teaching, learning and assessment: Towards best practice for the first year experience. ultiBASE, March (original) (raw)

This paper discusses the increasing casualization of teaching staff in Australian tertiary education and its impact on the first-year student experience. It identifies the urgent need to assure quality in this context, given the significant reliance on casual staff for small group classes. The authors explore challenges in recruiting and supporting casual academics, highlight the importance of professional development and training, and suggest best practices for enhancing the teaching and learning experience.