My university has begun a trial using a peer assessment tool, so I thought it would be a good idea to explore the research around
Category: Assessment
Thoughts on teaching, as seen from the shoulders of giants
To me, learning design is the deliberate and precise creation and arrangement of content, instruction, the learning space and student engagement. A design is necessary
Mastery paths – securing understanding for the next stage of learning
Sequences of learning that require secure understanding before the next topic/section is presented ideally would check for that understanding before introducing the next topic/section. The
WHY IS IT USEFUL TO Chunk Lectures? WHAT DOES THE SCIENCE SAY?
There is a lot of discussion presently about the need to chunk up content for better student learning. But why? What’s the science behind the
HOMEWORK… FOR PARENTS
Whilst research and projects seem like ideal homework tasks to cultivate independent learners, inevitably they become tasks for parents, and if the parent isn’t able
The Manifestation of Cognitive Overload
The reactions people have to cognitive overload are varied. Some get angry, some withdrawn, some somewhere in the middle. What is common to all who
