Methods of synthesizing qualitative research studies for health technology assessment (2011)
Journal Article
Ring, N., Jepson, R., & Ritchie, K. (2011). Methods of synthesizing qualitative research studies for health technology assessment. International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, 27(04), 384-390. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0266462311000389

Objectives: Synthesizing qualitative research is an important means of ensuring the needs, preferences, and experiences of patients are taken into account by service providers and policy makers, but the range of methods available can appear confusing... Read More about Methods of synthesizing qualitative research studies for health technology assessment.

Clients with mental health conditions: a challenge for career guidance practice. (2011)
Book Chapter
Robertson, P. (2011). Clients with mental health conditions: a challenge for career guidance practice. In B. A. Irving, & L. Barham (Eds.), Constructing the Future: Diversity, Inclusion and Social Justice (131-146). Institute of Career Guidance

This article explores meeting the needs of clients with mental health conditions and seeks to establish this group as one of particular interest to career guidance practitioners. The issues are introduced in broad terms by looking at the incidence, s... Read More about Clients with mental health conditions: a challenge for career guidance practice..

Further Education and International Student Transition to Edinburgh Napier University Supporting the Journey with Technology (2011)
Report
Campbell, K. (2011). Further Education and International Student Transition to Edinburgh Napier University Supporting the Journey with Technology

The Further Education and International Student Transition to Edinburgh Napier University: supporting the journey with technology project aimed to trial the use of a synchronous technology Elluminate Live! enabling students from articulating programm... Read More about Further Education and International Student Transition to Edinburgh Napier University Supporting the Journey with Technology.

ScotPID – A model of collaboration (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Tierney, A. (2011, July). ScotPID – A model of collaboration. Paper presented at 36th International conference, Improving University Teaching, Bielefeld, Germany

ScotPID is a national personal development initiative in Scotland, with thirteen higher education institutions taking part in the development of case studies which enhance personal development planning for students. As a model of collaboration, ScotP... Read More about ScotPID – A model of collaboration.

Editorial: TLAD 2011 (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Leimich, P. (2011, July). Editorial: TLAD 2011. Presented at 9th International Workshop on Teaching, Learning and Assessment of Databases

No abstract available.

Short Guide - Small Group Teaching (2011)
Other
Tierney, A., Perkins, J., & Shearer, M. (2011). Short Guide - Small Group Teaching

This Short Guide brings together ideas, hints and tips on teaching small groups. Aimed at postgraduates who teach and those new to teaching, the guide looks at the benefits and challenges of small group teaching and considers four potentially tricky... Read More about Short Guide - Small Group Teaching.

Role of reflective group discussions in the development of nursing skills: Mental health nursing students can be encouraged to examine their values and attitudes by the introduction of reflective groups into the curriculum, as Brian Gould explains (2011)
Journal Article
Gould, B. (2011). Role of reflective group discussions in the development of nursing skills: Mental health nursing students can be encouraged to examine their values and attitudes by the introduction of reflective groups into the curriculum, as Brian Gould explains. Mental Health Practice, 14(8), 32-33. https://doi.org/10.7748/mhp2011.05.14.8.32.c8476

The importance of values-based practice has become established in UK mental health care and education. Well-organised groups of students and practitioners can help each other examine the attitudes and values that underpin their personal lives and pro... Read More about Role of reflective group discussions in the development of nursing skills: Mental health nursing students can be encouraged to examine their values and attitudes by the introduction of reflective groups into the curriculum, as Brian Gould explains.

Book review of "The critical assessment of research: traditional and new methods of evaluation". (2011)
Journal Article
Hall, H. (2011). Book review of "The critical assessment of research: traditional and new methods of evaluation". Library and Information Science Research, 33(3), 256. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lisr.2011.04.002

Internships in the third sector: encouraging new forms of engagement or papering over the funding gaps? (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Caddell, M., & Macilwhan, R. (2011, May). Internships in the third sector: encouraging new forms of engagement or papering over the funding gaps?. Presented at Voluntary Sector Studies Network Day Conference

Graduate attributes and aspirations of part-time learners. (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Caddell, M., Cannell, P., & Thomson, J. (2011, March). Graduate attributes and aspirations of part-time learners. Presented at QAA Enhancement Themes Conference, 2011

Making work placements workfor Scotland's students and employers. (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Caddell, M., & Smith, S. (2011, March). Making work placements workfor Scotland's students and employers. Presented at QAA Enhancement Themes Conference, 2011

Learning journeys, working journeys: the experience of part-time learners in the Open University in Scotland. (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Caddell, M., & Cannell, P. (2011, March). Learning journeys, working journeys: the experience of part-time learners in the Open University in Scotland. Presented at UALL Annual Conference, 2011: Part Time: the new paradigm for Higher Education

Using peerwise in a large first year biology class. (2011)
Book Chapter
Tierney, A. (2011). Using peerwise in a large first year biology class. In Self- and Peer-assessment: Guidance on Practice in the Biosciences (Teaching Bioscience Enhancing Learning). (2nd). Centre for Bioscience, Higher Education Academy

No abstract available.

The hidden curriculum: A critical analysis of tertiary English teaching in China (2011)
Book Chapter
Stanley, P. (2011). The hidden curriculum: A critical analysis of tertiary English teaching in China. In J. Ryan (Ed.), China's Higher Education Reform and Internationalisation (193-210). Routledge

No abstract available.

The use of Critical Thinking by Chinese Students in Higher Education. (2011)
Book
Foster, M., & Yufeng, M. (2011). The use of Critical Thinking by Chinese Students in Higher Education. Edinburgh Napier University

The UK postgraduate Masters dissertation: an ‘elusive chameleon’? (2011)
Journal Article
Pilcher, N. (2011). The UK postgraduate Masters dissertation: an ‘elusive chameleon’?. Teaching in Higher Education, 16(1), 29-40. https://doi.org/10.1080/13562517.2011.530752

Many studies into the process of producing and supervising dissertations exist, yet little research into the ‘product’ of the Masters dissertation, or into how Masters supervision changes over time exist. Drawing on 62 semi-structured interviews with... Read More about The UK postgraduate Masters dissertation: an ‘elusive chameleon’?.

Closing the Gap: an exploration of first-year students’ expectations and experiences of learning (2011)
Journal Article
Williamson, M., Laybourn, P., Deane, J., & Tait, H. (2011). Closing the Gap: an exploration of first-year students’ expectations and experiences of learning. Psychology Learning and Teaching, 10(2), 146-157. https://doi.org/10.2304/plat.2011.10.2.146

In line with Edinburgh Napier University's commitment to enhancing undergraduates' first-year experience (FYE), the aim of this qualitative research project was to examine the development of expectations, learning experiences and study attitudes of n... Read More about Closing the Gap: an exploration of first-year students’ expectations and experiences of learning.

'Hospital at night' the NES policy matters. (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Corcorran, J., & Pollock, C. (2011, January). 'Hospital at night' the NES policy matters. Paper presented at Integrating person centredness patient safety and clinical effectiveness in the curriculum conference

Student perception of on-line lectures with a blended learning environment. (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Buchanan, W. J. (2011, January). Student perception of on-line lectures with a blended learning environment. Paper presented at Edinburgh Napier University Staff Conference

Educational institutions are increasingly moving towards enhancing learning through the use of integrated information technology. Blended, or augmented, learning, aims to support the traditional learning environment – where the instructor blends onli... Read More about Student perception of on-line lectures with a blended learning environment..

Making assessment and feedback fun: feedback before and after assessments. (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Buchanan, W. J. (2011, January). Making assessment and feedback fun: feedback before and after assessments. Paper presented at Edinburgh Napier University Staff Conference

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) are often seen as being weak in terms of their coverage, and are criticised for often only assessing knowledge and not encouraging deep learning. This presentation shows that it is possible to scientifically design an... Read More about Making assessment and feedback fun: feedback before and after assessments..