Fighting for Harmony - students, society and the academy in tune
EAIR Forum Vilnius 2009, Vilnius, Lithuania, 23-26 August 2009
On Sunday morning, 23 August, from 10:00 - 12:30 hrs, Pre-Forum Workshops of the 3 Special Interest Groups ('The Student Experience', 'Exploiting Data Repositories' and 'Quality in Higher Education') will take place at the Old campus of the Vilnius University. These pre-forum workshops are open to EAIR members only
The Student Experience
Assessment and Feedback - Coordinators: James Williams and David Kane
Recent surveys, especially in the UK, have suggested that students are less satisfied with the assessment of their work and feedback from their lecturers than they are with other aspects relating to their course experience (Surridge, 2007). As this is one of the most important aspects of the student learning experience, it is essential that we understand what lies behind such results.
This SIG meeting will explore:
- Current experience of assessment and feedback across Europe and beyond;
- Student perceptions of assessment and feedback;
- Institutional responses to student concerns.
The SIG will aim to identify successful approaches to assessment and feedback, the impact on student satisfaction with their experience and posit alternative models of assessment and feedback practices.
The SIG meeting will be based on a series of short discussion groups and plenary sessions, in which participants will focus on specific questions relating to their experience of assessment and feedback in their own institutions. Participants will be asked to prepare data in advance of the meeting in order to contribute effectively to the dialogue.
Exploiting Data Repositories
Coordinators: Urs Hugentobler and Vic Borden
There is a growing need at European Universities for external comparative data to support strategic decision making. However, unlike in the US, there are not many publically available data sources containing detailed comparative data.
The purpose of this SIG is to facilitate the exchange of knowledge about and share experiences with such comparative institutional data sources. Based on three case studies, discussion will focus on the development of valuable data sources and how to supplement them with internal data for more effective management planning and analysis.
Quality in Higher Education
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