Day: 5 November 2020

Vignette of Practice: Innovative Development of a Placement-Based Module to Enhance the Authentic Learner Experience and Student Satisfaction

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Innovative Development of a Placement-Based Module to Enhance the Authentic Learner Experience and Student Satisfaction By Karen Williams, Senior Lecturer (Teaching) in Physical Education; School of Sport and Exercise Science     This case study highlights examples of teaching excellence where the innovative development of a level 6, school placement module has led to exceptional outcomes and enhanced student satisfaction. The study linked clearly to the UKPSF (2011) as it focuses on designing and planning learning activities and/or programmes of study (A1) and teaching and/or supporting learning (A2). The module developments have related to K2, utilising appropriate methods for teaching, learning and assessing in the subject area at the level of the academic programme. It also reflects professional values, specifically V2 for promoting participation in… Read moreVignette of Practice: Innovative Development of a Placement-Based Module to Enhance the Authentic Learner Experience and Student Satisfaction

Framework for Evaluating the Impact of Projects

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Strong evaluation is crucial in order to ensure that projects, initiatives and interventions remain efficient and are achieving impact. We have put together a Framework for Evaluating Impact which is designed to provide a useful overview for anyone undertaking such work to encourage thinking around how evaluation will be carried out prior to committing resource (typically time and effort). The Framework also includes useful information about the key considerations that might be taken into account when evaluating for impact at interim and end stages of work. At its best, building in evaluation from the start will make tracking progress and recognising impact both much easier and more powerful.  It is therefore considered best practice to include plans on how evaluation is to be incorporated when… Read moreFramework for Evaluating the Impact of Projects