Current Projects of the Institute
'Research Informed Teaching
Lead researcher and contact - Amanda Hughes
This project is investigates the current extent and impact of enquiry-based teaching on student learning at Staffordshire University. It is a three-year project which comprises evaluation in two specific areas:
1. An investigation
of the current extent and impact on student learning of enquiry-based
learning in order to:
(a) Identify and compare dedicated enquiry-based modules within current
programmes within the university;
(b) Identify student outcomes from enquiry-based learning;
(c) Review the impact of teaching on student outcomes in enquiry-based
learning and any changes to practice over the term of the study.
2. An investigation
of students' perceptions of Research Informed Teaching.
Using qualitative
(semi structured interviews) and quantitative (critical reasoning questionnaires)
methods, data is being collected from module leaders and students from
six key modules within the University that are making a significant contribution
to students' enquiry skills. The project began in September 2006 and is
due to complete at the end of 2009.
