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McMillan, Craig; Loads, Daphne; McQueen, Heather A. – New Directions in the Teaching of Physical Sciences, 2018
"Graduate attributes" are widely believed to be important in developing the scientific skill-set, with generic skills being viewed as more important than discipline-specific qualities. Importantly, students need opportunities to think and practice in ways akin to experts. The continued use of didactic lectures in university education…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Lecture Method, College Students, Active Learning
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Micallef, R.; Slater, N. – New Directions in the Teaching of Physical Sciences, 2017
To enhance student engagement and learning, the use of a social medial platform, Snapchat, was introduced into a cohort of second year pharmacy students (n=160). This study aims to evaluate student perception of this intervention which was used in a pharmacy law module. Participation in the intervention was voluntary. An evaluation survey was…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Pharmaceutical Education, Legal Education (Professions), Social Media
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Brayshaw, Mike; Gordon, Neil – New Directions in the Teaching of Physical Sciences, 2017
Connecting undergraduate students as partners can lead to the enhancement of the undergraduate experience and allow students to see the different sides of the university. Such holistic perspectives may better inform academic career choices and postgraduate study. Furthermore, student involvement in course development has many potential benefits.…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Computer Science Education, Foreign Countries, Student Research