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Developing work‐based transferable skills in a university environment

Paul Humphreys (Lecturer, School of Management, University of Ulster at Jordanstown, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, UK)
Kate Greenan (Lecturer, School of Management, University of Ulster at Jordanstown, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, UK)
Heather McIlveen (Lecturer, School of Leisure and Tourism, University of Ulster at Jordanstown, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, UK)

Journal of European Industrial Training

ISSN: 0309-0590

Article publication date: 1 March 1997

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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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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

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