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ERGA 2014: Scaffolding research skill development and assessment across the honours year

ERGA 2014: Scaffolding research skill development and assessment across the honours year Said Al-Sarawi, School of EEE, The University of Adelaide. Engineer. Enviorn . reasonability. Sust . Design & Develop. Ethical Respon. Social & cultural. Science & Engineering. Leader manager.

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ERGA 2014: Scaffolding research skill development and assessment across the honours year

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  1. ERGA 2014: Scaffolding research skill development and assessment across the honours year Said Al-Sarawi, School of EEE, The University of Adelaide

  2. Engineer Enviorn. reasonability Sust. Design & Develop. Ethical Respon. Social & cultural Science & Engineering Leader manager Competent Communicate Team player Sys. Approach to Design Define, formulate and Sol. Function effectively Life-long learning

  3. Graduating an Engineer

  4. Technology • Employment landscape • New breed of Graduates • Skills for Life-long learning • Beacon of Enlightenment • Educational Strategies • Student number • External forces • New breed of Graduates

  5. Why Research Skills

  6. History of RSD in EEE

  7. Example of RSD Rubric - Honours

  8. Example of RSD Rubric - Masters

  9. Some Responders’ feedback

  10. RSD for Honours: Issues and Lessons • Significant investment in effort for School staff • Especially “core” personnel e.g. course coordinators, champion • Transition arrangements must be communicated to students and staff members alike • Staff training on assessment principles would particularly be useful • Increases quantity, and subsequently, the demand for feedback • New for many students • Interpretation issues for descriptions • Acceptance issues can arise • Among staff members: considered a waste of time • Inhomogeneous application across the course • Impact with regards to workload, supervision, feedback, … etc • Evaluation should be integrated • Embedded throughout the year • Student interviews? Other reflections? • Utilise RSD Community • Lots of resources and support exist, always worth having a look.

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