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Davies, P., 2010. Using assessment to drive retention and achievement upwards. In: Proceedings of 6th Annual BPC Research Conference 4th July 2010. Bournemouth, England: Bournemouth and Poole College.
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Abstract
Identifying what the student really wants from their course provides a method of controlling the learning process. We contend that the prime student driver is the achievement of their qualification by gaining marks and not learning itself. We examine the effect of tying attendance directly to the achievement of marks. It is found that attendance improves from around 60% to 98.5%. Further methods are discussed which might have a direct affect on retention and achievement based on the identification of student wants.
| Item Type: | Book Section |
|---|---|
| Series Name: | BPC Research Conference Proceedings |
| Number: | 6 |
| Series Name: | BPC Research Conference Proceedings |
| Additional Information: | Proceedings of 6th Annual BPC Research Conference |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Attendance, assessment, achievement, retention. |
| Subjects: | Social Sciences > Education |
| Group: | School of Design, Engineering & Computing |
| ID Code: | 17409 |
| Deposited By: | Dr Philip Davies |
| Deposited On: | 21 Feb 2011 15:45 |
| Last Modified: | 07 Mar 2013 15:42 |
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