Online learning courses are generally designed to encourage the student to learn in small chunks, developing practical knowledge along the way. Therefore, this way of learning may need a different method of assessment. The following are a range of different ways in which qualitative assessment can be used to measure learning…
Competency based learning is a model of learning design that focuses on the ability of the students based on how they perform in certain activities. It can be quite complex due to the fact that each individual student will have
Many academic and support staff across Teesside University are involved in personal tutoring and/or advising our students. As many of you know, Teesside University has a Personal Tutoring Code of Practice which was introduced in September 2018…
When executed properly, engaging scenario-based learning can be a powerful pedagogical method that can influence thinking, add tremendous value to online training, and even drive behavioural change. In order to be effective, scenario-based learning must mesh real-world experiences with the
Learners can be a valuable source of support and bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the learning table. Learners can exchange information and insights for the benefit of their peers, which gives everyone the opportunity to broaden their knowledge base and refresh their skills…
Student expectations have shifted significantly and there is an expectation of access to high-quality learning materials and engagement in active learning as opposed to passive listening. Excellence in learning experiences will be those that achieve goals in both motivating students and encouraging deeper learning…
A central benefit of active learning is that it keeps the student engaged and motivated, reframing existing knowledge as they develop skills to address authentic new activities. This tends to increase enthusiasm for their studies, as well as helping them to retain the skills learnt for future use…
Part seven of the toolkit covers concluding your module. This is the final part of the toolkit and encourages you to ensure that you have covered all the vital parts of planning how to design a hybrid learning module or course…
Part six of the toolkit covers designing summative assessment. During this time, staff and students are having to adapt and become flexible in order to cope with the unprecedented levels of change and uncertainty. This is not only within their academic work, but also with their personal lives beyond university…
Formative assessment is a pedagogical approach that refers to a wide variety of methods that are used to conduct in-process evaluations of student comprehension, learning needs, and academic progress during a lesson, module, or course. Formative assessments are for learning, while summative assessments are of learning and do not contribute to credit points…
