Conference presentation
Innovations in Teaching, Learning and Assessing Science
Learning & Teaching Week, 2016 (Sunshine Coast, Australia, 31-Oct-2016–04-Nov-2016)
University of the Sunshine Coast
2016
Abstract
In deciding what to teach in the reviewed and renewed University of the Sunshine Coast Bachelor of Science Program a rigorous analysis was conducted of: science definitions, global trends in tertiary science teaching, future scientific directions, national and regional scientific imperatives and the University of the Sunshine Coast's research strengths. The School of Science and Engineering blended learning strategy focused on videos of learning activities being uploaded to blackboard as supplemental learning materials to decrease attrition in large first year classes. Implementation of this intervention strategy was investigated in terms of: preparation for class, revision for assessment, replacement for missed classes and development of graduate attributes. The final examination is a high stakes assessment task in most science courses. The Chemistry Major of the Bachelor of Science was implemented in 2013 and will continue in the renewed program. The final examinations of all the courses n the chemistry major were moderated for consistency and progression.
Details
- Title
- Innovations in Teaching, Learning and Assessing Science
- Authors
- Sarah Windsor (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
- Conference details
- Learning & Teaching Week, 2016 (Sunshine Coast, Australia, 31-Oct-2016–04-Nov-2016)
- Publisher
- University of the Sunshine Coast
- Date published
- 2016
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2015 The Authors.
- Organisation Unit
- School of Education and Tertiary Access; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99451084802621
- Output Type
- Conference presentation
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