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A teaching and learning tool to assist students in the dynamic design and analysis of buildings and their internal environments
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Dowdle, D. A teaching and learning tool to assist students in the dynamic design and analysis of buildings and their internal environments

The problem based learning aspect of the undergraduate programme in the
School of Construction and Property Management, the ‘PPP’ projects, did not
work as well as was hoped during the last academic session, the first year of
its introduction.
It... Read More about A teaching and learning tool to assist students in the dynamic design and analysis of buildings and their internal environments.

Interactive CD ROM resources for nursing students. 'Developing a CD ROM tutorial' Brain injury and normal movement: an approach for nurses and carers
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Iggulden, H. Interactive CD ROM resources for nursing students. 'Developing a CD ROM tutorial' Brain injury and normal movement: an approach for nurses and carers

This project aimed to build on work the team has already completed in developing multimedia
resources for Diploma in Nursing students. This work, funded by a previous TLQIS bid,
resulted in two videos exploring the care of a person with a head inju... Read More about Interactive CD ROM resources for nursing students. 'Developing a CD ROM tutorial' Brain injury and normal movement: an approach for nurses and carers.

Enhancing communication between academic staff and students to undergraduate degree level with a particular focus on assessment requirements
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Thomas, A., & Nixon, M. Enhancing communication between academic staff and students to undergraduate degree level with a particular focus on assessment requirements

The way that academic staff make their requirements known to students is varied -
for students of Art and Design this is usually a written brief, supplemented with a
verbal briefing. All assessment in Art and Design is by course work in a variety o... Read More about Enhancing communication between academic staff and students to undergraduate degree level with a particular focus on assessment requirements.

Software agents to support students working on group projects
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Whatley, J., Ferneley, E., & Jones, M. Software agents to support students working on group projects

This project is designed to develop and apply mechanisms for supporting teamwork, so that students get the most out of their projects, through development of a software system to support students working in team projects online. Online teamwork is p... Read More about Software agents to support students working on group projects.

Multimedia approach to research methods teaching at Masters level
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Haigh, C., Enright, S., & Long, T. Multimedia approach to research methods teaching at Masters level

The project is designed to provide a novel, creative approach to the redevelopment
of a masters-level research methods module. A learning resource pack will be
developed consisting of a reader and a series of time-limited CD-ROMs, each of
which wo... Read More about Multimedia approach to research methods teaching at Masters level.

Assessing students' ability to self-assess : its relationship with measures of personal academic control and self-efficacy
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Cassidy, S. Assessing students' ability to self-assess : its relationship with measures of personal academic control and self-efficacy

Studies examining factors underlying academic performance have reliably
established the significant involvement of psychological factors or individual
differences (Cassidy & Eachus, 2000 & 2002). Psychological factors such as
academic self-efficac... Read More about Assessing students' ability to self-assess : its relationship with measures of personal academic control and self-efficacy.

A reflective review of educational events with marker potential on a full-time occupational therapy course
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Mckenna, J., & Supyk, J. A reflective review of educational events with marker potential on a full-time occupational therapy course

This study will form the first stage of a planned four-year longitudinal study of educational marker events using representative samples of full and part time occupational therapy students. A review of the literature will be undertaken to highlight... Read More about A reflective review of educational events with marker potential on a full-time occupational therapy course.

The preparedness of traditional and problem-based learning (PBL) Salford radiology graduates for their role as healthcare professionals
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Mackay, S., Evans, J., & Cunningham, L. The preparedness of traditional and problem-based learning (PBL) Salford radiology graduates for their role as healthcare professionals

This project will determine how well prepared graduates from the BSc (Hons.) Diagnostic Radiography programme were to undertake their role as a newly qualified diagnostic radiographer. Two consecutive cohorts will be audited separately one which expe... Read More about The preparedness of traditional and problem-based learning (PBL) Salford radiology graduates for their role as healthcare professionals.

Establishing a pilot toolkit of video-based learning resources
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Crozier, A., Smith, C., & James, M. Establishing a pilot toolkit of video-based learning resources

The project aims to develop a video based learning resource that could be accessed through Blackboard containing video clips of practical skills and real clinical cases / case studies. These are core elements of vocational degree programmes such as P... Read More about Establishing a pilot toolkit of video-based learning resources.

Common cultures in diversified approaches to teaching and learning and skills development through work-based consultancies in the University of Salford
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Douglas, C. Common cultures in diversified approaches to teaching and learning and skills development through work-based consultancies in the University of Salford

This project will investigate the approaches followed and the role that work based learning (WBL) consultancies currently plays in student-centred learning at the University of Salford. This enquiry seeks to explore the nature of the vocational skill... Read More about Common cultures in diversified approaches to teaching and learning and skills development through work-based consultancies in the University of Salford.

Improving dissertation assessment
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Haigh, R., Amaratunga, R., & Baldry, D. Improving dissertation assessment

Concerns have been expressed over assessment practices in higher education, with calls for increased accountability of lecturers and greater consistency of standards (Brown and Glasner, 1999). The need to ensure consistency is even greater with modu... Read More about Improving dissertation assessment.

Guidelines for improving social outcomes gained through distance learning tools
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Ingirige, B., Amaratunga, R., Sexton, M., Ahmed, V., Baldry, D., & Aouad, G. Guidelines for improving social outcomes gained through distance learning tools

History of distance learning dates back to the late 1960’s. However, with the advent of the Internet it was repositioned as a major tool for course delivery so that students can undertake learning within a setting of their choice aligned with a pace... Read More about Guidelines for improving social outcomes gained through distance learning tools.

A computer assisted assessment tool for physiological measurement within the School of Nursing
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Hardicre, J., & Procter, C. A computer assisted assessment tool for physiological measurement within the School of Nursing

Following helpful feedback from the Teaching and Learning Sub-Committee and further discussions with key staff from the School of Nursing, the project team have expanded on the information submitted for the initial bid and have incorporated responses... Read More about A computer assisted assessment tool for physiological measurement within the School of Nursing.

Development of the Web Users Self-Efficacy scale (WUSE)
Presentation / Conference
Eachus, P., & Cassidy, S. Development of the Web Users Self-Efficacy scale (WUSE). Presented at Education in a Changing Environment, University of Salford, UK

The aim of this research was to develop a scale that could evaluate an individual’s confidence in using the Internet. Web-based resources are becoming increasingly important within higher education and it is therefore vital that students and staff fe... Read More about Development of the Web Users Self-Efficacy scale (WUSE).