Video-based Assessment
Video-based assessment involves students producing video to submit for assessment. This could include anything from simple videos such as recording…
transferable skills
Peer Mentoring and Peer-Assisted Learning
Peer support in higher education is carried out by someone who has had similar previous experiences, providing information, assistance and…
Collaborative Learning
Collaborative learning is where two or more people work together to achieve desired learning outcomes. This is typically done in…
Service learning
Service learning involves projects which benefit the community and give learners real-world work and life experiences. This type of experiential learning…
Pervasive Learning
Pervasive learning doesn’t necessarily happen within a formal educational setting. It is learning that takes place at the point of need:…
Fieldwork
Fieldwork involves students studying or exploring something through first-hand investigation. It is used in many disciplines, e.g. Geography, Geology, Physics, Anthropology…
Project-based Learning
Project-based learning is an extended piece of work in which the learner is involved in in-depth research and/or development leading…
Problem-based Learning (PBL)
Problem Based Learning (PBL) is a method of teaching in which students are encouraged to think about a particular problem or…
Group Learning
Group work can be a good way to motivate students and keep them actively engaged. However, careful planning, preparation and monitoring…