Transcript LEN: Introducing REAP

Re-engineering Assessment Practices
in Scottish Higher Education
Dr David Nicol
Centre for Academic Practice
Scottish Funding Council: Invitation
 £6m for HE/FE – competitive bidding
E-learning transformational projects
 Embedding and substitution
 New approaches to teaching/ learning
 Measurable benefits to institution/sector
 Partnerships with other HEIs/FEIs
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Reengineering Assessment Proposal
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Assessment and feedback – key drivers of
student learning but resource intensive
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Educational research – improve quality
(lifelong learning) & efficiency
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Encompasses a wide range of approaches
and technologies - including online-offline
integration, administrative support
Disciplinary and institutional context
Reengineering Assessment Proposal
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SU: 5 departments – one per faculty – large
1st year classes (MechEng, Marketing, School
of Pharmacy, Psychology, Primary Ed)
Caledonian Business School (faculty) and
Glasgow University (classroom technologies)
Curriculum re-engineering – holistic approach
Why selected?
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Aligned with institutional strategies
Grounded in sound educational research & a
recognised need
Cost-benefit analysis (baseline data)
Readiness of the University of Strathclyde
Wide consultation and commitment by depts/
faculty/ support services
Departmental plans (examples)
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Marketing: more effective feedback delivery
and peer processes
School of Pharmacy: developing reflection and
self-assessment skills supported by eportfolios.
Psychology: self-testing and dynamic
feedback through simulations and use of
personal response system in lectures.
Funding
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£1m will be awarded across 3 institutions
Led from the University of Strathclyde
28 months (2 academic years)
Departmental/faculty resources, core team in
CAP and cross-institutional support (LS, ITS)
Scottish network on e-assessment funded
separately by Funding Council (£50k)
Benefits to the University of Strathclyde
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Funding to support strategic change
Sharing across departments and faculties
Develop exemplary models of quality
enhancement using e-technologies
Enhance reputation as centre of excellence in
(e-)learning
Help realise vision as technologically
advanced European University