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Project Using Problem Based Learning, Ita Coghlan
Project Using Problem Based Learning, Ita Coghlan
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This is a project which is done in groups and submitted at the end of week 6 of the semester. Approximately 30minutes of each lecture during these 6 weeks is spent working on the project and reporting on the group’s progress and getting feedback and guidance from the lecturer. In addition each week the students in each group agree moderation marks for each other. This discussion develops negotiation skills and ensures that students evaluate theirs and others contribution. These are skills that will benefit them in other modules where there are group assignments. At the end of the assignment a …
Debate, Kevin Gaughan
Debate, Kevin Gaughan
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This is a work in progress. The idea is that a number of topics are selected that are relevant to the subject material, beyond the scope of lectures. Students are assigned to groups and then told which side of the debate they are on. Some sides/opinions are more popular but, like a lawyer, the idea is to present the best case/argument possible, independent of their own beliefs.
Individual Assignments, Susan Mckeever
Individual Assignments, Susan Mckeever
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A generic programming assignment that gives leeway for student to customise the assignment with their own designs and features.
Formative Feedback, Noel Fitzpatrick
Formative Feedback, Noel Fitzpatrick
Assessment & Feedback Cases
This assessment method is an opportunity for formative feedback. Students are given an essay title in Week 1, with a 500 word submission due in Week 6 or 7. Feedback is given without a mark.