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Regular revision stupid! - the retention of knowledge after the end of module delivery. (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Jaworski, P. M. (2010, October). Regular revision stupid! - the retention of knowledge after the end of module delivery. Presented at Space Autumn Meeting and Conference

The paper is devoted to measuring effectiveness of IT-assisted continuous assessment regime used for Economics 1 module delivered to four cohorts of first year undergraduate students of Edinburgh Napier University Business School in two academic year... Read More about Regular revision stupid! - the retention of knowledge after the end of module delivery..

International students in the higher education classroom: initial findings from staff at two post‐92 universities in the UK (2010)
Journal Article
Barron, P., Gourlay, L. J., & Gannon‐Leary, P. (2010). International students in the higher education classroom: initial findings from staff at two post‐92 universities in the UK. Journal of Further and Higher Education, 34(4), 475-489. https://doi.org/10.1080/0309877X.2010.512076

A significant body of work has emerged over the last 10 years investigating the experiences of international university students. These studies have covered various challenges faced by some groups of international students relating to culture, langu... Read More about International students in the higher education classroom: initial findings from staff at two post‐92 universities in the UK.

Using E-portfolio as a Reflective Assessment Tool (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Gordon, P. (2010, June). Using E-portfolio as a Reflective Assessment Tool. Presented at Enhancing Learning through Assessment, Higher Education Academy

Individualised Support for Learning through e -Portfolios (ISLE) is a collaborative project which is funded and managed on behalf of the Scottish Funding Council (SFC). The philosophy behind this project is to transform the experience of students thr... Read More about Using E-portfolio as a Reflective Assessment Tool.

The dissonance between insider and outsider perspectives of the 'Chinese problem': Implications for one of the UK's largest undergraduate programmes (2009)
Book Chapter
Smith, P. V., & Zhou, V. X. (2009). The dissonance between insider and outsider perspectives of the 'Chinese problem': Implications for one of the UK's largest undergraduate programmes. In T. Coverdale-Jones, & P. Rastall (Eds.), Internationalising the university: The Chinese context (130-146). Palgrave Macmillan

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National Qualification Frameworks: Developing Research Perspectives (2009)
Journal Article
Fernie, S., & Pilcher, N. (2009). National Qualification Frameworks: Developing Research Perspectives. Quality in Higher Education, 15(3), 221-232. https://doi.org/10.1080/13538320903343099

Arguments for National Qualification Frameworks (NQF) are compelling. Indeed, such frameworks are now an international phenomenon. Yet, few studies take a critical perspective and challenge the broad assumptions underpinning NQF. Arguments presented... Read More about National Qualification Frameworks: Developing Research Perspectives.

Developing Enterprising People through an Innovative Enterprise Degree: An Analysis of the Students' Evolving Perceptions and Attitudes (2009)
Journal Article
Brodie, J., Laing, S., & Anderson, M. (2009). Developing Enterprising People through an Innovative Enterprise Degree: An Analysis of the Students' Evolving Perceptions and Attitudes. Industry and Higher Education, 23(3), 233-241. https://doi.org/10.5367/000000009788640288

This paper examines the perceptions and attitudes of mature students in relation to a ground-breaking one-year 'top-up' degree in business and enterprise, exploring how those perceptions and attitudes evolve during the students' studies. It concludes... Read More about Developing Enterprising People through an Innovative Enterprise Degree: An Analysis of the Students' Evolving Perceptions and Attitudes.

A smooth transition?: Education and social expectations of direct entry students (2009)
Journal Article
Barron, P., & D'Annunzio-Green, N. (2009). A smooth transition?: Education and social expectations of direct entry students. Active learning in higher education, 10(1), 7-25. https://doi.org/10.1177/1469787408100190

While the most common type of student entering higher education falls within the 17—19-year-old age group, universities in the UK are keen to accept other categories of students onto programmes as a means of increasing diversity and maintaining stude... Read More about A smooth transition?: Education and social expectations of direct entry students.

Innovative approaches to event management education in career development: a study of student experiences (2008)
Journal Article
Robinson, R., Barron, P., & Solnet, D. (2008). Innovative approaches to event management education in career development: a study of student experiences. Journal of hospitality, leisure, sport & tourism education, 7, 4-17. https://doi.org/10.3794/johlste.71.170

As the tourism industry matures, so too do career opportunities in its various sectors. This paper reports on a study of graduands preparing for tourism and event management careers. A two-stage sequential research design, using survey and focus grou... Read More about Innovative approaches to event management education in career development: a study of student experiences.

Enhancing the Experience of Chinese Students in UK Higher Education - Lessons from a Collaborative Project. (2008)
Book
(2008). M. Foster (Ed.), Enhancing the Experience of Chinese Students in UK Higher Education - Lessons from a Collaborative Project. SEDA

This SEDA Special takes an international theme, addressing the experiences of Chinese students studying higher education courses both in the UK and on collaborative programmes with British universities in China. Using the results of an innovative and... Read More about Enhancing the Experience of Chinese Students in UK Higher Education - Lessons from a Collaborative Project..

Education and talent management: implications for the hospitality industry (2008)
Journal Article
Barron, P. (2008). Education and talent management: implications for the hospitality industry. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 20(7), 730-742. https://doi.org/10.1108/09596110810897583

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to explore one of the biggest issues and challenges now faced by hospitality education and the hospitality industry: that of how to attract and retain a critical group of talented people.

Design/methodology/appr... Read More about Education and talent management: implications for the hospitality industry.

Being innovative with the assessment process: using posters in entrepreneurship education. (2008)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Brodie, J., Anderson, M., & Laing, S. (2008, April). Being innovative with the assessment process: using posters in entrepreneurship education. Presented at FINPIN 2008

In an undergraduate entrepreneurship course that encourages students to reflect on the role of innovation and creativity in enterprising organisations, we initiated a novel approach to the assessment process by introducing poster presentations. This... Read More about Being innovative with the assessment process: using posters in entrepreneurship education..