This literature review examines how alternative practical-class formats, assessment approaches and digital technologies can enhance learning in science and health disciplines. Written by Ronan T. Bree for the TEAM project, it explores practical learning environments, pre-practical resources, assessment and feedback, self-assessment and reflection, and digital capacity and literacy.
Helps educators review the design and assessment of laboratory and clinical practical sessions. It brings together evidence and examples covering pre-practical preparation, practical reports, feedback dialogue, self- and peer-assessment, rubrics, portfolios and digital tools, supporting reflection on approaches that develop practical, transferable and lifelong learning skills.
Publication: June 2018. 66 pages. ISBN: 978-0-9930459-5-0.
Author: Ronan T. Bree, Department of Applied Sciences, Dundalk Institute of Technology.
Editors: Akinlolu Akande, Dina Brazil, David Doyle, Nuala Harding, Yvonne Kavanagh, Moira Maguire and Anne Mulvihill.
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