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Theory and Games: Developing a methof for gamifying Higher Education

Rivera, E. S., & Garden, C. L. P. (in press). Theory and Games: Developing a methof for gamifying Higher Education. In EDULEARN18 Proceedings
Rivera, E. S., & Garden, C. L. P. (in press). Theory and Games: Developing a methof for gamifying Higher Education. In EDULEARN18 Proceedings

Gamification, the use of game attributes in non-game context, is used in the private sector as well as education[1]. Research into Gamified Learning (GL) often focuses on case...

2018
Putting theory into practice: gamification for student engagement.

Garden, C. L. P., & Rivera, E. S. (in press). Putting theory into practice: gamification for student engagement. In EDULEARN18 Proceedings
Garden, C. L. P., & Rivera, E. S. (in press). Putting theory into practice: gamification for student engagement. In EDULEARN18 Proceedings

Gamification is the use of game design elements in a non-game contexts [1]. It is an intervention that has been used in a business setting for a number of years and is now bec...

2018
Assessment workshops: ‘feeding forward, backward and side-to-side’.

Urquhart, E. (2016). Assessment workshops: ‘feeding forward, backward and side-to-side’
Urquhart, E. (2016). Assessment workshops: ‘feeding forward, backward and side-to-side’

As practitioners, we are constantly aware of the importance of proactively feeding-forward into assessment whilst also using feedback assessments to help shape tailored suppor...

2016
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An Exploratory Study of Designing and Developing a Core Physiology Curriculum for Pre-registration Nursing Education

The Physiological Society

£3580

This project aims to inform the creation of a discipline specific physiology core curriculum that is agreed by stakeholder groups vested in nursing and physiology education to clarify relevant physiol...

2017 to 2018

Activity (1)

Napier Big Read Finalist - 3rd Annual Herald Higher Education Awards, 2017

06 July 2017

The FINALISTS for the third year of The Herald’s Higher Education Awards have been announced.

The awards, in association with the University of the West of Scotla...

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Theory and Games: Developing a methof for gamifying Higher Education

Rivera, E. S., & Garden, C. L. P. (in press). Theory and Games: Developing a methof for gamifying Higher Education. In EDULEARN18 Proceedings
Rivera, E. S., & Garden, C. L. P. (in press). Theory and Games: Developing a methof for gamifying Higher Education. In EDULEARN18 Proceedings

Gamification, the use of game attributes in non-game context, is used in the private sector as well as education[1]. Research into Gamified Learning (GL) often focuses on case...

2018
Putting theory into practice: gamification for student engagement.

Garden, C. L. P., & Rivera, E. S. (in press). Putting theory into practice: gamification for student engagement. In EDULEARN18 Proceedings
Garden, C. L. P., & Rivera, E. S. (in press). Putting theory into practice: gamification for student engagement. In EDULEARN18 Proceedings

Gamification is the use of game design elements in a non-game contexts [1]. It is an intervention that has been used in a business setting for a number of years and is now bec...

2018
Assessment workshops: ‘feeding forward, backward and side-to-side’.

Urquhart, E. (2016). Assessment workshops: ‘feeding forward, backward and side-to-side’
Urquhart, E. (2016). Assessment workshops: ‘feeding forward, backward and side-to-side’

As practitioners, we are constantly aware of the importance of proactively feeding-forward into assessment whilst also using feedback assessments to help shape tailored suppor...

2016
Interns are the future for the third sector.

Caddell, M. (2015). Interns are the future for the third sector. http://www.scotsman.com/news/interns-are-the-future-for-the-third-sector-1-3883460
Caddell, M. (2015). Interns are the future for the third sector. http://www.scotsman.com/news/interns-are-the-future-for-the-third-sector-1-3883460

2015
Paid internships can deliver gains for youngsters.

Caddell, M. (2013). Paid internships can deliver gains for youngsters. http://www.scotsman.com/news/paid-internships-can-deliver-gains-for-youngsters-1-3240086
Caddell, M. (2013). Paid internships can deliver gains for youngsters. http://www.scotsman.com/news/paid-internships-can-deliver-gains-for-youngsters-1-3240086

2013
Developing and Supporting the Curriculum : Curriculum: Directions, decisions and debate

Fotheringham, J., Strickland, K., & Aitchison, K. (2012). Developing and Supporting the Curriculum : Curriculum: Directions, decisions and debate
Fotheringham, J., Strickland, K., & Aitchison, K. (2012). Developing and Supporting the Curriculum : Curriculum: Directions, decisions and debate

This paper provides an overview of the factors which may effect, stimulate or be the cause of curriculum changes in higher education in Scotland. This overview leads to a seri...

2012
Rethinking graduate attributes: understanding the learning journeys of part-time students in the Open University in Scotland.

Caddell, M. & Cannell, P. (2011). Rethinking graduate attributes: understanding the learning journeys of part-time students in the Open University in Scotland. In Oosthuizen, S. & Jones, B. (Eds.). Part-Time study: the new paradigm for Higher Education?ISBN 9780957203303
Caddell, M. & Cannell, P. (2011). Rethinking graduate attributes: understanding the learning journeys of part-time students in the Open University in Scotland. In Oosthuizen, S. & Jones, B. (Eds.). Part-Time study: the new paradigm for Higher Education?ISBN 9780957203303

Four in ten of Scotland’s university students study part time. But their voices and experience are often sidelined in debates about employability and graduate attributes. What...

2011
Assessment for learning : a brief history and review of terminology

McDowell, L., Sambell, K. & Davison, G. (2008). Assessment for learning : a brief history and review of terminology. In Rust, C. (Ed.). Improving student learning : improving student learning through the curriculum : proceedings of the 16th international symposium, 56-64. ISBN 9781873576786, 1873576781
McDowell, L., Sambell, K. & Davison, G. (2008). Assessment for learning : a brief history and review of terminology. In Rust, C. (Ed.). Improving student learning : improving student learning through the curriculum : proceedings of the 16th international symposium, 56-64. ISBN 9781873576786, 1873576781

This paper examines terms which are currently used to describe what has come to be known as assessment for learning. Relevant terms include formative assessment, assessment fo...

2008
Negotiating academic assignments : the experiences of widening participation and traditional students

Mcdowell, L. & Sambell, K. (2004). Negotiating academic assignments : the experiences of widening participation and traditional students. In Rust, C. (Ed.). Improving student learning. Diversity and inclusivity : proceedings of the 2004 12th international symposium, 149-158. ISBN 1873576722, 9781873576724
Mcdowell, L. & Sambell, K. (2004). Negotiating academic assignments : the experiences of widening participation and traditional students. In Rust, C. (Ed.). Improving student learning. Diversity and inclusivity : proceedings of the 2004 12th international symposium, 149-158. ISBN 1873576722, 9781873576724

The proceedings of the 12th Improving Student Learning symposium, held in 2004 in Birmingham. This book includes the three keynotes: 'Cultural difference in western universiti...

2004
Learning from virtual experience: experiential learning mediated by information and communication technologies

McDowell, L., Sambell, K. & Marples, G. (2000). Learning from virtual experience: experiential learning mediated by information and communication technologies. In Rust, C. (Ed.). Improving student learning. Improving student learning strategically : proceedings of the 2000 8th international symposium /, 337-347. ISBN 1873576668, 9781873576663
McDowell, L., Sambell, K. & Marples, G. (2000). Learning from virtual experience: experiential learning mediated by information and communication technologies. In Rust, C. (Ed.). Improving student learning. Improving student learning strategically : proceedings of the 2000 8th international symposium /, 337-347. ISBN 1873576668, 9781873576663

No abstract available.

2000
Improving students’ understanding of learning outcomes in English Studies

Sambell, K. & Johnson, R. (1998). Improving students’ understanding of learning outcomes in English Studies. In Rust, C. (Ed.). Improving student learning : improving students learning outcomes : proceedings of the 1998 6th international symposium, n/a. ISBN 1873576625, 9781873576625
Sambell, K. & Johnson, R. (1998). Improving students’ understanding of learning outcomes in English Studies. In Rust, C. (Ed.). Improving student learning : improving students learning outcomes : proceedings of the 1998 6th international symposium, n/a. ISBN 1873576625, 9781873576625

No abstract available.

1998
The value of self and peer assessment to the developing lifelong learner

Sambell, K. & McDowell, L. (1997). The value of self and peer assessment to the developing lifelong learner. In Rust, C. (Ed.). Improving student learning : improving students as learners, 46-56. ISBN 1873576595, 9781873576595
Sambell, K. & McDowell, L. (1997). The value of self and peer assessment to the developing lifelong learner. In Rust, C. (Ed.). Improving student learning : improving students as learners, 46-56. ISBN 1873576595, 9781873576595

No abstract available.

1997
Assessment strategies to encourage partnership: students’ perspectives of the value of self and peer assessment in the development of written communication

Johnson, R. & Sambell, K. (1999). Assessment strategies to encourage partnership: students’ perspectives of the value of self and peer assessment in the development of written communication. In Graal, M. & Clark, R. (Eds.). Writing development in higher education : partnerships across the curriculum :: proceedings of the 6th annual Writing Development in Higher Education Conference, n/a. ISBN 0953835103, 9780953835102
Johnson, R. & Sambell, K. (1999). Assessment strategies to encourage partnership: students’ perspectives of the value of self and peer assessment in the development of written communication. In Graal, M. & Clark, R. (Eds.). Writing development in higher education : partnerships across the curriculum :: proceedings of the 6th annual Writing Development in Higher Education Conference, n/a. ISBN 0953835103, 9780953835102

No abstract available.
Integrating assessment and learning via problem-based learning in electronic engineering: student perspectives’

Sambell, K. & McDowell, L. (1998). Integrating assessment and learning via problem-based learning in electronic engineering: student perspectives’. In Rompleman, O. & Daubt, J. (Eds.). What have they learned? assessment of student learning in higher education : Proceedings of SEFI working group on curriculum development seminar, 97-107. ISBN 2873520264
Sambell, K. & McDowell, L. (1998). Integrating assessment and learning via problem-based learning in electronic engineering: student perspectives’. In Rompleman, O. & Daubt, J. (Eds.). What have they learned? assessment of student learning in higher education : Proceedings of SEFI working group on curriculum development seminar, 97-107. ISBN 2873520264

No abstract available.
Assessment for learning: developing autonomous learners in childhood studies

McDowell, L. & Sambell, K. (2005). Assessment for learning: developing autonomous learners in childhood studies. In Rust, C. (Ed.). Improving student learning through assessment : Proceedings of the 2005 13th international symposium, n/a. ISBN 1873576730
McDowell, L. & Sambell, K. (2005). Assessment for learning: developing autonomous learners in childhood studies. In Rust, C. (Ed.). Improving student learning through assessment : Proceedings of the 2005 13th international symposium, n/a. ISBN 1873576730

No abstract available.

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Research Areas : Pedagogy x

An Exploratory Study of Designing and Developing a Core Physiology Curriculum for Pre-registration Nursing Education

The Physiological Society

£3580

This project aims to inform the creation of a discipline specific physiology core curriculum that is agreed by stakeholder groups vested in nursing and physiology education to clarify relevant physiol...

2017 to 2018

Research Areas : Pedagogy x

Napier Big Read Finalist - 3rd Annual Herald Higher Education Awards, 2017

06 July 2017

The FINALISTS for the third year of The Herald’s Higher Education Awards have been announced.

The awards, in association with the University of the West of Scotla...

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Theory and Games: Developing a methof for gamifying Higher Education

Putting theory into practice: gamification for student engagement.

Assessment workshops: ‘feeding forward, backward and side-to-side’.

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An Exploratory Study of Designing and Developing a Core Physiology Curriculum for Pre-registration Nursing Education

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Ms Michelle O'Reilly

Laura Lam

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Ms Linda Veitch

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Dr Fiona Smart

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Theory and Games: Developing a methof for gamifying Higher Education

Putting theory into practice: gamification for student engagement.

Assessment workshops: ‘feeding forward, backward and side-to-side’.

Interns are the future for the third sector.

Paid internships can deliver gains for youngsters.

Developing and Supporting the Curriculum : Curriculum: Directions, decisions and debate

Rethinking graduate attributes: understanding the learning journeys of part-time students in the Open University in Scotland.

Assessment for learning : a brief history and review of terminology

Negotiating academic assignments : the experiences of widening participation and traditional students

Learning from virtual experience: experiential learning mediated by information and communication technologies

Improving students’ understanding of learning outcomes in English Studies

The value of self and peer assessment to the developing lifelong learner

Assessment strategies to encourage partnership: students’ perspectives of the value of self and peer assessment in the development of written communication

Integrating assessment and learning via problem-based learning in electronic engineering: student perspectives’

Assessment for learning: developing autonomous learners in childhood studies

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An Exploratory Study of Designing and Developing a Core Physiology Curriculum for Pre-registration Nursing Education

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Investigation of Maintaining Nasogastric Feeding for Stroke Patients: A Mixed Methods Design - Dr Catherine Mahoney, Dr Maureen Macmillan, Beth Alder

Adult learning: Towards a framework for participation - Dr Lesley McLean, Dr Monika Foster, Prof Anne Munro

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Napier Big Read Finalist - 3rd Annual Herald Higher Education Awards, 2017