Trialling an assignment structure that develops generic competencies and enriches subject understanding
Edited book (chapter)
Chapter Title | Trialling an assignment structure that develops generic competencies and enriches subject understanding |
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Book Chapter Category | Edited book (chapter) |
ERA Publisher ID | 8401 |
Book Title | Engineering education: an Australian perspective |
Authors | |
Author | Kist, Alexander A. |
Editors | Grainger, Steven and Kestell, Colin |
Page Range | 43-51 |
Number of Pages | 9 |
Year | 2011 |
Publisher | Multi-Science Publishing Co. Ltd. |
Place of Publication | Essex, United Kingdom |
ISBN | 9781907132292 |
Abstract | This paper reports on a new assignment structure that aims to address the rapid changes in content, and improve student engagement by assigning individual topics to students. It has been trialled in a third year introductory course for computer systems and communication networks during two offerings in 2009 and 2100. Two thirds of the students in this course are located off campus. As part of the assignment, students have to research an individual topic that extends the course content. Students disseminate the results of their research in presentations to the class along with a written report. The presentations are scheduled throughout the semester to coincide with study module content and are available online. Both, presentations and reports are assessed by peers. All presentations are recorded so they can be viewed and assessed by all students. This paper introduces details of the assignment and the mechanics that are employed to facilitate this structure. Post-course survey results are analysed to show the student’s perception of this new structure. |
Keywords | engineering education; peer assessment; transferable skills; student assignments |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390102. Curriculum and pedagogy theory and development |
409999. Other engineering not elsewhere classified | |
390402. Education assessment and evaluation | |
Public Notes | Chapter 1. c. Multi-Science Publishing Co. Ltd. 2011. |
Byline Affiliations | Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q0z91/trialling-an-assignment-structure-that-develops-generic-competencies-and-enriches-subject-understanding
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