Making examinations ‘More Enjoyable’

Author

Jones, Karl O. ; Skiffington, John ; Bartlett, Rebecca

Author_Institution

Sch. of Eng., Liverpool John Moores Univ., Liverpool, UK

fYear

2014

Firstpage

1

Lastpage

5

Abstract

The paper details changes made to the assessment methods employed on two modules delivered on six MSc programmes in Engineering. The assessment altered from all coursework to a combination of a coursework and examination to meet Professional Body requirements. Further, the paper will highlight how student feedback was sought on the new assessment approach and how this feedback led to developments in the assessment approach. The changes have not had a detrimental effect on results, and have had positive feedback from students, with one students saying "It is very good way to do any exam".

Keywords

computer aided instruction; continuing education; electrical engineering; engineering education; financial management; mechanical engineering; project management; teaching; Blackboard; Engineering; MSc programme; Professional Body requirements; assessment approach; assessment method; coursework; finance management; project management; student feedback; virtual learning environment; Companies; Educational institutions; Finance; Materials; Project management; Assessment for learning; action learning; innovative assessments; student engagement;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), 2014 IEEE

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/FIE.2014.7044325

Filename

7044325