Improving Student Engagement and Development Through Assessment - Theory and Practice in Higher Education

Informationen zum Autor Lynn Clouder is Director of the Centre for Excellence in Learning Enhancement (CELE) at Coventry University, UK. Christine Broughan is Head of Applied Research at Student Services, at Coventry University, UK. Steve Jewell is Senior Lecturer in Strategy and Applied Management at Coventry University, UK. Graham Steventon is Senior lecturer in Criminology at Coventry University, UK. Klappentext Utilising examples from a wide variety of institutions from around the world this edited collection provides a well-researched evidence base of current thinking and developments in assessment practices in higher education. However, this book's unique focus brings together assessment and student engagement; what works in terms of keeping students on course to success. Zusammenfassung Utilising examples from a wide variety of institutions from around the world this edited collection provides a well-researched evidence base of current thinking and developments in assessment practices in higher education. However, this book’s unique focus brings together assessment and student engagement; what works in terms of keeping students on course to success. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. The Challenges of Retention 2. Assessment for Learning 3. Exploring and Valuing what Students Bring to their Education 4. Student Teacher Relationships 5. Pleasure in Learning 6. Technology Supported Assessment for Retention 7. Using Technology for Feedback and Feed Forward 8. Digital Story-telling as an Alternative Assessment 9. Finding a Voice: Podcasting in Teaching, Learning and Assessment 10. Learner Experience of e-Portfolios for Formative and Summative Feedback 11 Interdisciplinary Assessment 12. Journeys in Peer E-communication: Student Mentors’ Perspectives 13. Student Views of Assessment 14. The Academic Staff Perspective 15. Pedagogical Change Strategy ...

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• Authors: Lynn (Coventry University Clouder
• Assisted by: Christine Broughan (Editor), Broughan Christine (Editor), Lynn Clouder (Editor), Clouder Lynn (Editor), Steve Jewell (Editor), Jewell Steve (Editor), Graham Steventon (Editor), Steventon Graham (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 14.05.2012
• EAN: 9780415618199
• ISBN: 978-0-415-61819-9
• No. of pages: 228
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > General, dictionaries; EDUCATION / General, EDUCATION / Evaluation & Assessment, Higher & further education, tertiary education, Higher education, tertiary education, Education: examinations and assessment, EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Higher