What is it? Annotated coursework is one example of what is commonly referred to as formative assessment,which usually do not count towards the final mark but rather supports students’ learning throughout a course. Other examples of formative assessment include Quizzes, problem sheets and online tests, classroom discussions, brainstorming activities or speaking in a foreign language […]
Verbal feedback during practical sessions
Posted on March 11, 2015 by Laurence Georgin in 1-to-1/ detailed feedback, Peer feedback, Verbal feedback
What is it? As part of their course, many students are required to take part in practical classes. Practical classes may include: skills sessions, action learning groups, laboratory sessions and clinical practice tasks. During these practical sessions, students regularly receive a wealth of feedback not only from teaching staff, but also their peers. This is […]
Using spreadsheets to keep track of students’ feedback
Posted on by Laurence Georgin in 1-to-1/ detailed feedback, Class/ general feedback, Verbal feedback, Written feedback
What is it? Some tools such e-Assignments allow feedback to be kept alongside marks in students’ records. Unfortunately other tools do not offer this function. Instead, some lecturers keep track of feedback given to students using a spreadsheet. Like in e-Assignments, marks and individual comments are recording for each student, which can prove to be particularly useful […]
Follow up on feedback with the Hartley Library Academic Skills Hub
Posted on February 12, 2015 by Laurence Georgin in 1-to-1/ detailed feedback, Class/ general feedback, Feedback technologies, Informal feedback, Verbal feedback, Written feedback
What is it? The Academic Skills Hub is based in the Hartley Library and is a place students can go to find out more about some of the skills they need to be successful in their studies and beyond. The Hub is staffed by librarians who can point students to resources and services both in and outside the University. The Hub […]