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Enhancing Student Learning Through Assessment Re-engineering in Scottish Higher Education

This proposal aims to re-engineer assessment practices in Scottish higher education, focusing on e-learning transformational projects and measurable benefits to institutions. The project encompasses various approaches and technologies to improve education quality and efficiency. By aligning with institutional strategies and conducting cost-benefit analysis, the University of Strathclyde seeks to enhance teaching and learning through departmental plans and interdisciplinary collaborations.

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Enhancing Student Learning Through Assessment Re-engineering in Scottish Higher Education

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  1. Re-engineering Assessment Practices in Scottish Higher Education Dr David Nicol Centre for Academic Practice

  2. Scottish Funding Council: Invitation • £6m for HE/FE – competitive bidding • E-learning transformational projects • Embedding and substitution • New approaches to teaching/ learning • Measurable benefits to institution/sector • Partnerships with other HEIs/FEIs

  3. Reengineering Assessment Proposal • Assessment and feedback – key drivers of student learning but resource intensive • Educational research – improve quality (lifelong learning) & efficiency • Encompasses a wide range of approaches and technologies - including online-offline integration, administrative support • Disciplinary and institutional context

  4. Reengineering Assessment Proposal • SU: 5 departments – one per faculty – large 1st year classes (MechEng, Marketing, School of Pharmacy, Psychology, Primary Ed) • Caledonian Business School (faculty) and Glasgow University (classroom technologies) • Curriculum re-engineering – holistic approach

  5. Why selected? • Aligned with institutional strategies • Grounded in sound educational research & a recognised need • Cost-benefit analysis (baseline data) • Readiness of the University of Strathclyde • Wide consultation and commitment by depts/ faculty/ support services

  6. Departmental plans (examples) • Marketing: more effective feedback delivery and peer processes • School of Pharmacy: developing reflection and self-assessment skills supported by e-portfolios. • Psychology: self-testing and dynamic feedback through simulations and use of personal response system in lectures.

  7. Funding • £1m will be awarded across 3 institutions • Led from the University of Strathclyde • 28 months (2 academic years) • Departmental/faculty resources, core team in CAP and cross-institutional support (LS, ITS) • Scottish network on e-assessment funded separately by Funding Council (£50k)

  8. Benefits to the University of Strathclyde • Funding to support strategic change • Sharing across departments and faculties • Develop exemplary models of quality enhancement using e-technologies • Enhance reputation as centre of excellence in (e-)learning • Help realise vision as technologically advanced European University

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