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

The following report outlining the cases and making suggestions for advice that might be given to colleagues contemplating the introduction of portfolios, whether in electronic or paper format with the aim of helping the Practice-based Professional Learning CETL provide guidance on their efficient assessment.

Published: 11/04/2007

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

Britain's higher education is a major contributor to the economic success and social well being of the country. Higher education is a national asset, whose excellence in teaching and research is world recognised. Better educated and more highly skilled people are more likely to be in work, earn more and contribute more productively to our economy and society. Knowledge and skills provide people with their surest way into work and prosperity, helping eradicate the causes of poverty and division.

Published: 24/06/2008

Report of the Scoping Group chaired by Professor Robert Burgess

Published: 01/05/2007

Summary of a survey of practitioner views. Results from a survey undertaken with the PDP UK Network.

Published: 01/12/2006