This paper is intended to prompt discussion during the on-line REAP conference. The main (but not exclusive) emphasis is on the first year student experience, in which the challenges of transition in to higher education point firmly to the greater importance of formative assessment than summative assessment.

Published: 19/11/2007

The UK honours degree is a robust and highly-valued qualification. It is the core product of the UK higher education system. This report considers the honours degree classification system, which measures a student's performance on an undergraduate honours degree programme.

Published: 20/11/2007

Institution: Newcastle University

Published: 19 February 2007

This page contains the findings of systematic reviews undertaken by review groups linked to the EPPI-Centre. This is a process by which individuals reflect upon and plan their own learning. One review described the known effects of PDP on student learning in higher and related education:

• PDP has a positive effect on students' learning, attainment and learning styles.
• There was insufficient evidence to conclude that PDP has a positive or negative effect on personal outcomes for learners.
• There was insufficient evidence to determine which of the different PDP approaches is more or less effective.
• The findings will also have implications for schools and further education colleges.

Published: 12/02/2007

Published: 08/08/2007

Published: March 2011

 

Published: 24/06/2008

Published: March 2011

Report of the Scoping Group chaired by Professor Robert Burgess

Published: 01/05/2007