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Marking Rubrics, Jane Courtney

Assessment & Feedback Cases

A marking rubric is used to clearly outline the criteris and marks available to students for sections of an assignment, typically a report. For example sections could be Style, Analysis, Results, Innovation. The students see the allocation of marks in advance, with performance levels or indices given ranging from Not done to Excellent.

Class Presentation, Lorraine O'Connell

Assessment & Feedback Cases

Students prepare and deliver a presentation to their peers based on either a single journal article or a specific topic/issue within music education they have researched. Within some courses, this is done as a group project while in others it is an individual assignment.

Self And Peer Assessment, Kerry Meakin

Assessment & Feedback Cases

The second year VM & Display students are given a brief to research, design and style a ‘Catwalk Show’. This brief is one of three they are given for a 15 credit module in ‘Fashion & Styling’ in the second semester. Individually students research a theme and remodel an outfit based on their research, the outfit is modelled (taking in consideration of make-up and hair) in a Catwalk Show. The venue is a studio, which as a group, the students must design, make and gather props and dress to emulate the theme. Students must photograph their outfits and compile a …

Practical Project, Phil Nicholl

Assessment & Feedback Cases

Students work in groups in the microbiology lab carrying out structured tasks on a weekly basis. Completion of the tasks ultimately allows them to complete a project over several weeks. The tasks are based on the previously used lab manual. Each group is given a slightly different project to complete (eg different pathogens) however the tasks are similar, with minor modifications to suit the project. Students are given templates for SOPs and reports, and they learn to generate their own SOPs during the project. They decide as a group what tasks are required, and elect a supervisor to delegate tasks. …

Class Presentation, Claire O'Connell

Assessment & Feedback Cases

Students prepare and deliver a presentation to their peers based on either a single journal article or a specific topic/issue within music education they have researched. Within some courses, this is done as a group project while in others it is an individual assignment.

Advanced Restaurant Techniques, Mike O'Connor

Assessment & Feedback Cases

This is a food and beverage module. Marks are awarded each week and then at the end of the module students undertake a practical assessment. They also develop a portfolio of what they have done throughout the module and compare that with books/published research of the different techniques/presentations that they have learnt in the form of a reflective diary.

Problem Based Learning, David Williams

Assessment & Feedback Cases

Students are given a hypothetical case study of a family which is based on practice experience. Random social care themes such as poverty, addiction and attachment problems are considered. Students work in groups of 4/5. They must do a group report of the case study. They must develop a risk assessment and an intervention plan. They must also prepare an individual report to inform the tutor what they have learnt individually. Traditionally we give them the knowledge to solve problems; this approach gives them the problem to help develop the knowledge.

Predictors Of Postsecondary Education Attendance For Youth With Learning Disabilities, Jennifer Lorene Koehler

Dissertations - ALL

Given the increasing number of students with learning disabilities attending postsecondary educational institutions, it is essential to determine the factors which may play a predictive role in postsecondary education in order to inform educational practices and interventions prior to high school graduation. As such, the primary aim of the current study was to examine which variables may hold predictive value for postsecondary education attendance for students with learning disabilities. This study analyzed the National Longitudinal Transition Study-2 (NLTS2) in an attempt to identify the variables that predicted the likelihood that youth with disabilities would attend more postsecondary education. A total …

Bridges To Higher Education: A Resource Pack For Guidance Counsellors, Teachers, Access And Community Education Practitioners Working With Young People In Dublin, Access And Civic Engagement Office, Technological University City

Staff Articles and Research Papers

A review of this access work to date as well as consultation with stakeholders, including second-level students and third-level access students, and an analysis of national and international research on access reveals a clear gap in relation to pre-entry work. This gap relates to the more subtle factors affecting participation in higher education for students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds, particularly in areas and schools with low levels of participation in higher education. Research shows that these factors include: issues associated with sense of identity and confidence:coping with transition and decision-making:gap between the culture of school and the culture of home …

Bridges To College Presentation 1 (Module 2.3), Access And Civic Engagement Office, Dublin Insitute Of Technology

Staff Articles and Research Papers

This is a presentation to be used with module2.3 of the Bridges to Higher Education Resource Pack.

Bridges To College Presentation 2 (Module 2.4), Access And Civic Engagement Office, Technological University City

Staff Articles and Research Papers

Presentation to be used in conjunction with Module 2.4 of the Bridges to Higher Education Resource Pack.

Bridges To College Presentation 3 (Module 3.8), Access & Civic Engagement Office, Technological University City

Staff Articles and Research Papers

Presentation to be used in conjunction with Module 3.8 of the Bridges to Higher Education Resource Pack.

Bridges To College Presentation 4 (Module 3.8), Access And Civic Engagement Office, Technological University City

Staff Articles and Research Papers

Presentation to be used in conjunction with Module 3.8 of the Bridges to Higher Education Resource Pack.

The Honors Beacon, Issue 04, Spring 2013, Honors Program At Minnesota State University, Mankato

Honors Beacon

Spring 2013 newsletter of the Honors Program at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Bridges To College Presentation 5 (Module 4.8), Access And Civic Engagement Office, Technological University City

Staff Articles and Research Papers

Presentation to be used in conjunction with Module 4,8 of the Bridges to Higher Education Resource Pack.

Bridges To College Presentation 6 (Module 4.8), Access & Engagement Office, Technological University City

Staff Articles and Research Papers

Presentation to be used in conjunction with Module 4.8 of the Bridges to Higher Education Resource Pack.

The Cost And Quality Of Open Textbooks: Perceptions Of Community College Faculty And Students, Tj Bliss, John Hilton Iii, David Wiley, Kim Thanos

Faculty Publications

Proponents of open educational resources (OER) claim that significant cost savings are possible when open textbooks displace traditional textbooks in the college classroom. We investigated student and faculty perceptions of OER used in a community college context. Over 125 students and 11 faculty from seven colleges responded to an online questionnaire about the cost and quality of the open textbooks used in their classrooms. Results showed that the majority of students and faculty had a positive experience using the open textbooks, appreciated the lower costs, and perceived the texts as being of high quality. The potential implications for OER initiatives …

2013 Ruby Yearbook, Christine Dobisch, Brianna Still, Phoebe French, Derek Jensen, Ursinus College Senior Class

The Ruby Yearbooks, 1897-2020

A digitized copy of the 2013 Ruby, the Ursinus College yearbook.

Racial And Ethnic Diversity In Undergraduate Social Work Programs: How Are Programs In Rural Areas Faring?, David L. Beimers, Brian Warner, Paul Force-Emery Mackie

Social Work Department Publications

Social work programs have a long-standing commitment to recruiting and educating racially and ethnically diverse students. However, some programs in rural areas have greater difficulty meeting this commitment. This study examined racial and ethnic diversity within baccalaureate social work (BSW) programs, focusing primarily on student enrollment, faculty, perceptions of diversity, and interventions to attract students. Program directors of BSW programs from 10 Midwestern states were surveyed. Forty-two programs responded. The results indicate that as a whole, social work programs differ in their levels of racial and ethnic diversity. However, BSW programs in rural areas tend to have fewer students and …

Nova Southeastern University 2013 Annual Report, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Annual Reports

No abstract provided.

2013 Nsu Fact Book, Office Of Institutional Research

NSU Fact Book

This 21st edition of the Nova Southeastern University Fact Book reflects an expanding body of data and information that provides perspective on the university’s character, growth, and accomplishments.

The 2013 Fact Book includes narrative, numeric, and graphic representation of the university, including history, characteristics, and development of the institution. Data are presented in both tabular and graphic formats to provide pertinent detail, and general trends are highlighted.

Ilium 2013, Taylor University

Yearbooks (1898-Present)

The 2013 yearbook of Taylor University in Upland, Indiana.

Theme: Build

The Honors Beacon, Issue 05, Winter 2013, Honors Program At Minnesota State University, Mankato

Honors Beacon

Winter 2013 newsletter of the Honors Program at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Msum Memories 1888-2013 : Reflections Of The College And The University, Terry L. Shoptaugh, Roland Dille, 1924-2014

Histories of MSUM

Illustrated with many photographs, students and faculty recall their years on campus of Minnesota State University Moorhead, from its beginnings in 1888 to 2013.

MSUM Memories was compiled and annotated by Roland Dille, MSUM past president, and Terry Shoptaugh, University Archivist.

Enhancing The Uptake Of Learning Through Simulation In Health, Cobie Rudd

Research outputs 2013

The initial reason that a simulated learning environment (SLE) was pursued was to offer university-based health students a safe and authentic environment in which to learn and practise their skills. Since that time, some eight years later, experience has shown that an SLE needed multiple dimensions to its work, based on evidence. In addition, a new approach to applying and integrating learning through simulation within health curricula, that was replicable and affordable, was required...

Portraits Of Middle Eastern Gulf Female Students In Australian Universities, Susan Delahunty

Theses: Doctorates and Masters

This research explores the experiences and insights of ten Middle Eastern Gulf women as they cross international borders to study in Australian universities. The literature indicates that international students in Australia establish their identity within the context of their overseas existence. This is particularly important as Muslims may feel they are being placed in a precarious situation due to, more often than not, terrorism being linked to Islam. Also, when Muslim women wear Islamic or traditional attire, the general public tends to look upon them with curiosity. With this in mind, the complex and changed contexts faced by ten Middle …

E-Learning Implementation Strategies For An Ict-Challenged Environment : Case Of The University Of Ghana, Legon, Isaiah T. Awidi

Theses: Doctorates and Masters

E-learning implementation in higher education continues to gain prominence in both developed and developing countries, and while most universities in ICT-rich environments are exploring different ways of using ICT and multimedia resources to enhance teaching and learning, the same cannot be said about ICT-challenged environments. Nevertheless, the question of successful and sustainable e-learning implementation continues to remain a challenge, particularly in ICT-challenged environments.

The primary purpose of this research was to examine policy and strategy issues that have influenced the process of e-learning implementation at the University of Ghana (UG), given that previous ICT and e-learning initiatives failed to improve …

The Honors Beacon, Issue 03, Fall 2012, Honors Program At Minnesota State University, Mankato

Honors Beacon

Fall 2012 newsletter of the Honors Program at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

The Transfer Veteran Student Experience: Exploring College Choice, Transition, And Collegiate Experiences Of Veterans, Shaftone Bryne Dunklin

Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations

The tragic series of events that took place on September 11, 2001, changed the course of this nation and became the catalyst for wars that have spanned for more than a decade. As a result, over 2 million veterans have been deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), and Operation New Dawn. In 2008, President George W. Bush signed into law provisions for what has been commonly referred to as the Post 9/11 GI Bill. This legislation substantially increased educational benefits for veterans and has led to an increase of veterans enrolling in institutions of …

2012 Nova Southeastern University Convocation Program, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Convocation Programs

No abstract provided.