Developing work‐based transferable skills in a university environment
Abstract
Student assessment and the development of transferable personal skills are receiving increasing attention in higher education establishments. Examines the potential for enhancing student learning through the development of groupwork, presentation and self‐ and peer‐assessment skills. Describes a methodology which indicates the approach adopted and a questionnaire evaluates students’ impressions of the process. Concludes that skill development does take place and that students find groupwork an enjoyable learning experience. With regard to self and peer‐assessment, students were not as enthusiastic. Ultimately, there is a need to continue to involve students so that they can see evaluation in a positive, developmental light and to encourage students to take a more proactive role in assessing their performance.
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Citation
Humphreys, P., Greenan, K. and McIlveen, H. (1997), "Developing work‐based transferable skills in a university environment", Journal of European Industrial Training, Vol. 21 No. 2, pp. 63-69. https://doi.org/10.1108/03090599710161739
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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