student feedback and leadership - Office for Learning and Teaching
student feedback and leadership - Office for Learning and Teaching
student feedback and leadership - Office for Learning and Teaching
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Part B: Building Leadership Capacity - BUS: School of Economics, Finance & Marketing ART ReportThe main changes that have been incorporated in Semester 1, 2008 are:––New text.––DVD series.––10-15 minute review at the start of each lecture of the previousweek’s lecture.––The last slide in each week’s lecture outlines the revision questions theyshould complete at home <strong>and</strong> <strong>student</strong>s are also directed to complete thepractice multiple choice test in Blackboard covering the material taughtin that week’s lecture.––Three voluntary mid-semester tests.––The final lecture is a review lecture of the materials covered <strong>and</strong>a preparation <strong>for</strong> the final exam.Second Semester 2008:In addition to the weekly <strong>feedback</strong> <strong>for</strong>um in-class practise tests, optionalmid-semester assessment tasks were introduced consisting of online tests,in-class tests <strong>and</strong> assignments. Such assessment throughout the semesterwas introduced to encourage <strong>student</strong>s to continuously review course content,<strong>and</strong> to also provide <strong>student</strong>s with additional <strong>feedback</strong> on their progress.Six online multiple choice tests were introduced <strong>and</strong> <strong>student</strong>s receivedinstantaneous results upon completion of these tests. Correct answerswere provided <strong>for</strong> <strong>student</strong>s <strong>and</strong> they were advised on areas <strong>for</strong> furtherstudy <strong>and</strong> review.Three <strong>for</strong>mal in-class multiple choice tests were also included as an additional<strong>for</strong>m of assessment. Results were uploaded in the online Gradebook with tests<strong>and</strong> answers uploaded to the DLS <strong>for</strong> careful review by <strong>student</strong>s. Studentswho per<strong>for</strong>med poorly on these tests were encouraged to make appointmentswith staff to discuss the test. Additionally, two assignments were included.Assignment 1 was submitted via the digital drop-box <strong>and</strong> Assignment 2was emailed to a Macroeconomics email account. Both assignments wereelectronically marked <strong>and</strong> emailed back to <strong>student</strong>s with an ‘ideal solutions’answer sheet. All <strong>for</strong>ms of new assessment <strong>and</strong> various homework exercisesreflect the structure of the final exam <strong>and</strong> hence have been designedas an ideal aid <strong>for</strong> exam preparation <strong>and</strong> also encourage <strong>student</strong>sto constantly revise course material.Another <strong>feedback</strong>-enhancing concept implemented in Semester 2 was theprogress emails sent to <strong>student</strong>s throughout the semester. Based on variousassessment results, two emails were sent during the semester advising<strong>student</strong>s of their progress to date. The emails either congratulate <strong>student</strong>son their excellent per<strong>for</strong>mance or provide recommendations <strong>for</strong> revisionof particular study areas. Students who have per<strong>for</strong>med poorly in theassessment tasks will be advised to seek further assistance fromappropriate staff members.Page 99
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