TEACHING NOTES: So, why are we assessing?
In the last couple of months, we have looked at students assessing themselves (Student self-assessment – can we trust them to … ?) and each other […]
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TEACHING NOTES: Peer assessment
Last issue we looked at self-assessment and the importance of students having the skills to identify the quality of their own work and identify areas for […]
TEACHING NOTES: Student self-assessment – can we trust them to ….?
Many conversations I have about teaching inevitably turn to conversations about assessment; the cost, the onerousness, the time and so on. But we know that at […]
Teaching Notes: Semester start – have I remembered everything?
Well, semester is again upon us and there are always the usual things to remember and a number of things we forget! So, it seemed timely […]
TEACHING NOTES: Curriculum Design 101: Educational Aims and Learning Outcom...
Curriculum Design 101: Educational Aims and Learning Outcomes for Topics With the launch of the Educational Quality Framework, and a number of courses undergoing review and […]
TEACHING NOTES: How do I get students to prepare for class?
The time we spend with students is precious (whether they realise it or not)! We may only have the opportunity to see them for an hour […]
TEACHING NOTES: How do I get students to read for class?
Students turning up for class unprepared tends to drive us to distraction. You have planned your class, vigilantly scaffolded your learning activities and tried hard to […]
TEACHING NOTES: Group work – managing conflict and assessment activities
The group work series of articles has included a range of topics. Over the last four newsletters we have covered getting students started and activities that […]
TEACHING NOTES: Group work stages and activities
So far in our series on group work we have considered getting students started and using icebreaker activities; things to consider prior to getting students into […]