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E-learning evaluation resource pack

summary: development of a resource for the evaluation of e-learning applications Start date: June 2006 Funding: £12,000 (JISC Distributed e-Learning Programme) When we think of e-learning within higher education we frequently come across the words ‘reinventing the wheel&…

Evaluation as a method of assessment

performances in interview situations. Student evaluations encourage reflective learning, provide students with a tool for self analysis which is useful for future practice and encourage participation by the whole class, keeping students focused. They are of primary relevance…

UKCLE monitoring and evaluation

UKCLE evaluation 2009-10 The UKCLE evaluation strategy aims to reveal the extent to which UKCLE has been successful in enhancing learning and teaching in law. Qualitative and quantative data is collected against the Higher Education Academy evidence of success framework on an …

An evaluation of the effectiveness of problem based learning as a method of engaging year one law students

perceptions were obtained through the use of an evaluation questionnaire. The results of the survey, along with points for reflection and improvement will be considered as part of the presentation. This paper presentation is intended to contribute to the UKCLE’s overarching…

Evaluation of the course

Evaluation is an essential part of the teaching process. This chapter from Teaching legal research contains information on four of the main types of evaluation – refection and self evaluation, student feedback, views of tutors in the teaching school and peer review of teac…

The self-evaluation document

The self-evaluation will be required approximately one month before commencement of the period (usually the academic year) in which the subject review will take place. If a review period commences later in the academic year, a submission date will be agreed with the institut…

Are we using technology for technology's sake? An evaluation of a simulated employment exercise

In their paper Amy Musgrove and Vicky Thirlaway (Leeds Metropolitan University) considered a pilot study evaluating the use of a virtual learning environment to foster employability and problem solving skills via a simulated employment exercise in criminal law. Download Amy…

Preparing for subject review

conclude after the submission of the self-evaluation document. The process of subject review Planning: advance planning and timetable The self-evaluation: commence drafting of self-evaluation prepare course specifications consider benchmark statement(s) …

The team

Twining, University College London – evaluation

Course feedback

from FAQs) in addition to end of module evaluation surveys to provide feedback on courses. This allows issues such as lecture speed/scheduling to be raised in a more timely manner and be addressed by the course convenors during the academic session. …

References

philosophy and practice of assessment and evaluation in higher education (American Council on Education Series) Phoenix: Oryx Press Becker H, Geer B and Hughes E (1968) Making the grade: the academic side of college life New York: John Wiley and Sons Best R (1993) ‘I…

Teaching legal research

virtual learning environment Assessment Evaluation of the course Further reading …

How do I make sure that the VLE is promoting student learning?

given both electronically (WebCT has an evaluation facility) and by other methods, for example survey, focus group etc seek the opinions of experienced colleagues and look constantly for examples of best practice reflect as much as possible on both the web design and the lea…

Reflection in legal clinic

required to do two things: Complete an evaluation form, asking them to think about what they achieved in the centre, what they could have done better and what they might have done differently. The form also helps supervisors if they are asked to provide a refe…

Learning in Law Annual Conference 2011: Experiencing legal education

and get inspired by all the finalists. Evaluation If you attended, please download the evaluation form and tell us what you thought. Email completed forms to Hansa Surti at h.surti@warwick.ac.uk …

Student understanding of the criteria used for assessment, and the relationship to their perceptions concerning feedback.

coursework feedback’ (2010) Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education between the perceptions of tutors and students goes deeper. The lack of understanding is perhaps not simply a failure to interpret what feedback is really saying: although undoubtedly, a clearly articula…

Sefton Bloxham

Development and Careers Management online – An Evaluation of a 1st Year law module”, Journal of Information, Law & Technology (JILT) 2007 (1). Bloxham, S.M., Maharg, P. & McKellar, P. (2007), VLEs in legal education a case study approach to sharing good practice, J…

Resources

work-based learning’ Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education 18(2) 87 Boud D (1988) Developing student autonomy in learning (London: Kogan Page) Kolb D (1984) Experiential learning: experience as the source of learning and development (Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Pre…

References and further reading

learning and assessment’ Assessment & Evaluation in HE 24(4):413-426 Bransford J & Vye N (1989) ‘A perspective on cognitive research and its implications for instruction’ in L Resnick & L Klopfer (eds) Toward a thinking curriculum: current cognitive research …

Overview of subject review

previous subject report and the self-evaluation document. The evidence from Scotland, where the new method commenced in 2001, is that the quality and self-criticality of the self-evaluation document is a key factor in securing a lighter touch. Assuming that some fo…

Chair's report: Fiona Cownie

this was a very stimulating presentation. Evaluation of the effectiveness of problem based learning as a method of engaging year one law students Joanne Clough’s presentation discussed the introduction of an element of problem-based learning (PBL) as part of a first-year c…

Is it all worth the effort?

in clinical and work-based opportunities. Evaluations and qualitative studies tend to show that students respond very positively to clinical legal education, not just because of the practical knowledge and experience it gives them but because of the developmental (reflection and…

Moving from lectures to transactional learning: simulating probate

actor roles contributing to the final evaluation of the project The poster outlines: how the difficulties involved in designing and implementing new more transactional and more flexible non classroom based learning were overcome how the issue of the allocation of in…

How important is it to prescribe the contents of the portfolio?

the portfolio that will facilitate your evaluation ExampleWhen I set up Legal Skills and Process 2 I made it clear that students would be expected to submit a log sheet and evidence for each workshop. I did not think to specify that the evidence for each workshop should …

Key features of subject review

The self-evaluation document The self-evaluation document is the starting point for subject review and fulfils two important functions by: encouraging departments/schools to evaluate the quality of learning opportunities and standards achieved providing a framework for…

Learning about law lecturing

including questions and a checklist for self-evaluation, a teaching observation form and a questionnaire to obtain student feedback. Appendices give examples of the description of degree classes and of levels of achievement at undergraduate level. An example is also provid…

Does adopting MCQ assessment mean 'dumbing down'?

level. (See also Alldridge (1997) for an evaluation of the purposes for which MCQs can be effectively used; see Bobb-Semple et al (1997) pp4-6 for more on levels of difficulty.) …

Graduate standards in law: a framework for describing graduateness in law

of different sources in a coherent way evaluation and creativity: ability to make an informed judgment about the importance and merits of particular solutions; able to offer reasoned arguments in favour of a chosen point of view; ability to make a personal judgment about the m…

Assessment and accountability

analysis, synthesis, critical judgement and evaluation autonomy and ability to learn Key skills: communication and literacy other key skills, including numeracy, IT and teamwork (Taken from the QAA’s Benchmark statement for law, 2000) This provides a …

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Developing reflection and autonomy in law

This seminar, building on the work of UKCLE's "personal development planning working group":/resources/personal-development-planning/ukcle-personal-development-planning-working-group/, explored how reflective and critical skills are currently being developed and assessed in UK la...…