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Discussion Forums as an assessment Tool in Online Learning (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Mahoney, C. (2012, April). Discussion Forums as an assessment Tool in Online Learning. Presented at Academic Development Conference, Edinburgh

Mahoney, C. (2012, April). Discussion Forums as an assessment Tool in Online Learning. Presented at Academic Development Conference, Edinburgh.

Internships that make a difference. (2012)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Caddell, M. (2012, March). Internships that make a difference. Presented at The Gathering 2012

Developing and Supporting the Curriculum : Curriculum: Directions, decisions and debate (2012)
Digital Artefact
Fotheringham, J., Strickland, K., & Aitchison, K. (2012). Developing and Supporting the Curriculum : Curriculum: Directions, decisions and debate. [Electronic document]

This paper provides an overview of the factors which may effect, stimulate or be the cause of curriculum changes in higher education in Scotland. This overview leads to a series of questions which could be used to encourage debate within and across i... Read More about Developing and Supporting the Curriculum : Curriculum: Directions, decisions and debate.

The Use Of Mobile Devices By Students As An Aid To Learning (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Smith, A., Pye, C., & Blackburn, T. (2011, June). The Use Of Mobile Devices By Students As An Aid To Learning. Poster presented at UCLan Research Seminar, School of Built and Natural Environment, Preston

Rethinking graduate attributes: understanding the learning journeys of part-time students in the Open University in Scotland. (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Caddell, M., & Cannell, P. (2011, March). Rethinking graduate attributes: understanding the learning journeys of part-time students in the Open University in Scotland. Presented at Conference of the Universities Association for Lifelong Learning (UALL) 2011

Four in ten of Scotland’s university students study part time. But their voices and experience are often sidelined in debates about employability and graduate attributes. What do part-time students value in their course of study, and how does this di... Read More about Rethinking graduate attributes: understanding the learning journeys of part-time students in the Open University in Scotland..

Studying childhood and early childhood : a guide for students (2010)
Book
Sambell, K., Gibson, M., & Miller, S. (2010). Studying childhood and early childhood : a guide for students. (2nd edition). SAGE Publications

Covering all the key themes, different theoretical views and approaches to studying childhood and early childhood, this book guides you through your course, telling you exactly what is expected of you throughout your studies. It will ensure you devel... Read More about Studying childhood and early childhood : a guide for students.

Towards an assessment partnership model?: students' experiences of being engaged as partners in Assessment for Learning (AfL) enhancement activity (2010)
Book Chapter
Sambell, K., & Graham, L. (2010). Towards an assessment partnership model?: students' experiences of being engaged as partners in Assessment for Learning (AfL) enhancement activity. In S. Little (Ed.), Staff-student partnerships in higher education (31-47). Continuum

The aim of this book is to build on existing and emerging expertise in staff-student partnerships that go beyond the consultation model, instead illustrating an approach of staff and students collaborating to facilitate institutional change. Followin... Read More about Towards an assessment partnership model?: students' experiences of being engaged as partners in Assessment for Learning (AfL) enhancement activity.

Enquiry-based learning and formative assessment environments: student perspectives (2010)
Journal Article
Sambell, K. (2010). Enquiry-based learning and formative assessment environments: student perspectives. Practitioner Research in Higher Education, 4(1), 52-61

This paper outlines case study research into first-year students’ experiences of enquiry based learning (EBL) on a year-long introductory theory module. Students were supported to carry out a series of authentic small-scale enquiries involving: • wor... Read More about Enquiry-based learning and formative assessment environments: student perspectives.

Studying early childhood: Part 3 - visits, observations, placements and dissertations (2010)
Journal Article
Sambell, K. (2010). Studying early childhood: Part 3 - visits, observations, placements and dissertations. Nursery World, 25, 15-18

Most early childhood degrees include 'real-world' experiences in early years settings and a related final-year project or dissertation. Make the most of these learning opportunities by bringing your critical thinking skills with you on the placement.

Studying early childhood: Part 2 - reading, writing and producing assignments (2010)
Journal Article
Sambell, K. (2010). Studying early childhood: Part 2 - reading, writing and producing assignments. Nursery World, 28, 15-18

When studying early childhood at degree level, it's vital to become fluent in appropriate ways of talking and writing about relevant ideas and concepts. This helps you produce effective assignments during the degree itself but, most importantly, also... Read More about Studying early childhood: Part 2 - reading, writing and producing assignments.

Studying early childhood: Part 1 - becoming an active learner (2010)
Journal Article
Sambell, K. (2010). Studying early childhood: Part 1 - becoming an active learner. Nursery World, 23,

When making the transition to studying at degree level, students will be challenged to think in new and unaccustomed ways, with different study practices than they have used before. Embarking on any degree involves a step-change in a student's approa... Read More about Studying early childhood: Part 1 - becoming an active learner.