Authentic master’s dissertations through student-community partnerships

Presenter: Anne Laybourne, Students’ Union UCL Format: Case Study/Individual presentation The dissertation is one of eight sections comprising the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey. Overall satisfaction scores are high – 81% in 2020 – but sub-scores are lower; support with dissertation planningContinue reading… Authentic master’s dissertations through student-community partnerships

Providing a range of engagement options to support student abilities: a single module case study

Author: Jennifer A. L. McGowan jennifer.a.l.mcgowan@ucl.ac.uk Abstract A conversation that frequently appears in both pedagogy and the media is whether traditional assessment is inclusive to all learning types and appropriately reflects the range of skills that a student may have.Continue reading… Providing a range of engagement options to support student abilities: a single module case study

Improving student support and engagement across years – student providing ‘advice for future students’

Author: Jennifer A. L. McGowan jennifer.a.l.mcgowan@ucl.ac.uk Abstract Two frequently mentioned difficulties in teaching – both in person and online – are getting helpful feedback from students, and student engagement. In this case study I draw on an example for aContinue reading… Improving student support and engagement across years – student providing ‘advice for future students’

A mixed-methods research study to evaluate the clinical apprenticeship model at UCL Medical School

Author: Katie E. Wardle Co-authors: Ellie Nash, Emma Kelley and Sarah Bennett Abstract During the COVID-19 pandemic, the “clinical apprenticeship” model was introduced at UCLMS to aid learning; students were encouraged to participate in daily clinical activities and staff wereContinue reading… A mixed-methods research study to evaluate the clinical apprenticeship model at UCL Medical School