Using peerwise in a large first year biology class.
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
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. Taylor & Francis
No abstract available.
The UK postgraduate Masters dissertation: an ‘elusive chameleon’?
Journal Article
Pilcher, N. (2011)
The UK postgraduate Masters dissertation: an ‘elusive chameleon’?. Teaching in Higher Education. 16(1), 29-40. doi:10.1080/13562517.2011.530752. ISSN 1356-2517
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 supervi...
Closing the Gap: an exploration of first-year students’ expectations and experiences of learning
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...
Enquiry-based learning and formative assessment environments: student perspectives
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 supporte...
Towards an assessment partnership model?: students' experiences of being engaged as partners in Assessment for Learning (AfL) enhancement activity
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 st...
Studying childhood and early childhood : a guide for students
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 exactl...
Studying early childhood: Part 3 - visits, observations, placements and dissertations
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 opportu...
Studying early childhood: Part 2 - reading, writing and producing assignments
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...
Studying early childhood: Part 1 - becoming an active learner
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 b...