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...
Using enquiry-based learning to support research informed teaching in the first-year experience
Book
Sambell, K. (2009)
Using enquiry-based learning to support research informed teaching in the first-year experience. Northumbria University
This guide discusses a project that was funded by Northumbria University’s research-informed teaching (RiT) initiative: ‘The Impact of Enquiry-Based Learning: student perspect...
The role of formative ‘low-stakes’ assessment in supporting non-traditional students’ retention and progression in higher education: student perspectives
Journal Article
Sambell, K., & Hubbard, A. (2004)
The role of formative ‘low-stakes’ assessment in supporting non-traditional students’ retention and progression in higher education: student perspectives. Widening Participation and Lifelong Learning, 6(2), 25-36
There is little doubt that strategies to widen participation in UK higher education are having a significant impact on institutions, curricula and staff (Collins & Lim, 2002)....
Gamifying Formative Assessments for Student Engagement: The First Real How-To
Presentation / Conference
Rivera, E., & Garden, C. (2019, November)
Gamifying Formative Assessments for Student Engagement: The First Real How-To. Presented at SEDA Autumn Conference 2019, Leeds, UK
Over the past three years, Edinburgh Napier University has invested significant resources
in supporting a programme-focused approach to learning. Vital to this is the effectiv...
Contextualising information literacy to assessment criteria and measuring the impact on student performance: a collaborative approach
Book
Robertson, S. & Walker, K. (2016)
Contextualising information literacy to assessment criteria and measuring the impact on student performance: a collaborative approach. In Penman, C. & Foster, M. (Eds.). Innovations in Learning and Teaching, 107-122. Merchiston Publishing. ISBN 9780957688285
This chapter explores the collaboration between a subject librarian and a module leader to improve the information literacy skills within a large cohort under-graduate busines...
Internships in the third sector: encouraging new forms of engagement or papering over the funding gaps?
Presentation / Conference
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
Informal feedback : feedback via participation
Report
Sambell, K. (2014)
Informal feedback : feedback via participation. Hong Kong: Centre for the enhancement of teaching and learning (CELT
This Briefing has been written by Professor Kay Sambell at the invitation of the HKU Wise Assessment Project. Its theme, capitalising on opportunities for informal feedback to...
Assessment for learning : a brief history and review of terminology
Conference Proceeding
McDowell, L., Sambell, K., & Davison, G. (2009)
Assessment for learning : a brief history and review of terminology. In C. Rust (Ed.), Improving student learning : improving student learning through the curriculum : proceedings of the 16th international symposium, (56-64
This paper examines terms which are currently used to describe what has come to be known as assessment for learning. Relevant terms include formative assessment, assessment fo...
Self-reflection as a tool for inclusive learning and teaching
Presentation / Conference
McLatchie, J. & Campbell, L. A. (2017, July)
Self-reflection as a tool for inclusive learning and teaching. Paper presented at SCUTREA Adult Education for Inclusion and Diversity, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh
Over the past twenty years Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) have become transformative spaces as the student population has expanded. National and institutional policies h...
Watch this space: childhood, picturebooks and comics
Journal Article
Gibson, M., Nabizadeh, G., & Sambell, K. (2014)
Watch this space: childhood, picturebooks and comics. Journal of Graphic Novels and Comics, 5(3), 241-244. https://doi.org/10.1080/21504857.2014.943013
This is a special issue of Journal of Graphic Novels and Comics exploring the relationships of picturebooks and comics with notions of childhood. There have been productive re...