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Active Learning Assignment Using On-line Interactive Simulations

Assessment method

Active Learning Assignment Using On-line Interactive Simulations

Students access on-line interactive simulations that allow the exploration of physical systems. They have control over the key parameters which they can actively change and observe the impact on the system under study. The assessment item requires them to explore a particular aspect of the simulation, demonstrating an understanding of the underlying physical processes. A variety of simulations are available across the internet for use across different discipline areas.

First year, Second year
Class size of 80-100
Medium security
Critical Reflection (Tutorial)

Sequence

Critical Reflection (Tutorial)

Students write a 500 word critical reflection on the professional and applied skills learned from undertaking a particular course of study. This is submitted at the end of the teaching period subsequent to weekly in-class worksheets (which students must have completed throughout the semester to be eligible for full marks).

Second year
Class size of 60-80
Medium security
Sequence
Group Work Journal

Group, Peer-assessed, Sequence

Group Work Journal

Collectively worth 10%, this assessment replaces tutorial participation marks. It encourages collaborative reflexivity through weekly electronic group journals and peer assessment. In small groups students craft 200-300 word responses to experiential questions, uploading to Blackboard. Suited to introductory/elective courses, this technique focuses on applying foundational disciplinary knowledge to personal experience.

First year, Second year, Third year, Post-graduate
Class size of 60-80
High security
Group, Peer-assessed, Sequence
Management Team Meeting

Work-related, Group

Management Team Meeting

Following a Team-Based Learning (TBL) pedagogy, students are placed into teams of 6-9, and act as the Executive of an Organisation. Confronted by changes in the organisation's internal and external environments, they apply theory from key frameworks in strategic management theory to make strategic decisions on behalf of their organisation.

Third year
Class size of 100-500
High security
Work-related, Group
Multimodal Design Project

Group

Multimodal Design Project

This practice-led technique integrates design/production methods to execute a multifaceted project. The piece can take any form as process is emphasised over output. The technique comprises several scaffolded assessments: an oral pitch/proposal (20%); workbook (10%); portfolio (prototype + report) (50%); and reflection (20%).

Third year
Class size of 20-40
High security
Group
Reflective Workbook

Identity verified, Sequence

Reflective Workbook

This workbook technique uses progressive learning pedagogies to inform weekly activities that dynamically build on course content. Through formative and summative tasks, students complete one activity per week for the course duration. Feedback is regularly provided for formative tasks to enhance engagement and promote learning outcomes for higher-level summative tasks.

First year, Second year, Third year, Post-graduate
Class size of 60-80
Medium security
Identity verified, Sequence