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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

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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.

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..

'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..

Nine examples of innovative assessment. (2010)
Preprint / Working Paper
Cowan, J. Nine examples of innovative assessment

Examples submitted by invitation to a website intended as a genera; resource in Australasia

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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..

Internationalising group project work for Civil Engineering students: International Project Week 2009. (2010)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Smith, I., Taylor, M. D., de Klerk, P. J., & Camara, J. M. (2010, March). Internationalising group project work for Civil Engineering students: International Project Week 2009. Presented at Fourth International Technology, Education and Development Conference

Edinburgh Napier University hosted a huge gathering of European civil engineering
students for one week in May 2009 for the International Project Week 2009 (IPW 2009).
The week long event saw over 300 students and staff from 8 institutions across 7... Read More about Internationalising group project work for Civil Engineering students: International Project Week 2009..

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.