Conceptions of Quality: Some Critical Reflections on the Impact of ‘Quality’ on Academic Practice

2015 ◽

Vol 16 (3) ◽

pp. 177-182 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Kristine Newman ◽

Laura Booi

Keyword(s):

Millennial Generation ◽

Design Methodology ◽

Critical Reflection ◽

Content Type ◽

Canadian Context ◽

Global Action ◽

Future Direction ◽

The Impact ◽

Share Information ◽

Critical Reflections

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to share information regarding the Global Action Against Dementia Legacy, to critically reflect on the views of the Canadian Young Leaders of Dementia and to strengthen the impact of their voices in the global discussion surrounding dementia. Design/methodology/approach – This offers a critical reflection and review of the innovative intergenerational discussions and solutions offered by younger Canadians – specifically, the Millennial Generation. Findings – The paper provides insights about how change and solutions in dementia actions may be established through intergenerational collaboration. Research limitations/implications – Researchers are encouraged to make room for the voices of younger, less established generations in both discussions and research related to dementia. The younger generations will provide future direction to the Global Action Against Dementia Legacy so it is time to hear their voice too. Originality/value – This paper draws on developments in the Canadian context to highlight the potential of encouraging a less-usual, intergenerational approach to developing engagement, research and solutions in dementia.

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Evaluating the impact of the graduate certificate in academic practice (GCAP) programme

The International Journal for Academic Development ◽

10.1080/1360144x.2014.940956 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

pp. 46-57 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Deesha Chadha

Keyword(s):

Academic Practice ◽

Graduate Certificate ◽

The Impact

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Do LEGO® Models Aid Reflection in Learning and Teaching Practice?

Journal of Perspectives in Applied Academic Practice ◽

10.14297/jpaap.v2i2.81 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Chrissi Nerantzi ◽

Craig Scott Despard

Keyword(s):

Higher Education ◽

Teaching Practice ◽

Good Practice ◽

Academic Practice ◽

Learning And Teaching ◽

Good Assessment ◽

The University ◽

Assessment Strategies ◽

The Impact

In this paper we describe the use of LEGO® models within assessment of the Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PGCAP) offered at the University of Salford. Within the context of the PGCAP, we model innovative and contextualised assessment strategies for and of learning. We challenge our students, who are teachers in higher education (HE), to think and rethink the assessment they are using with their own students. We help them develop a deeper understanding and experience of good assessment and feedback practice in a wider context while they are assessed as students on the PGCAP. We report on an evaluation of how the LEGO® model activity was used with a cohort of students in the context of the professional discussion assessment. We share the impact it had on reflection and the assessment experience and make recommendations for good practice.

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follow-up of alumni as a strategic action in Brazilian universities

International Journal for Innovation Education and Research ◽

10.31686/ijier.vol5.iss12.881 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 5 (12) ◽

pp. 169-179

Author(s):

Claudia Prim Correa ◽

Cibele Barsalini Martins ◽

Areli Andreia Dos Santos

Keyword(s):

Graduate Programs ◽

Theoretical Work ◽

Multiple Objectives ◽

Strategic Action ◽

Academic Practice ◽

Low Degree ◽

Complex Organization ◽

The Impact ◽

Regular Students

In Brazilian universities, considered as the complex organization because of its multiple objectives, high specialization and low degree of coordination, the follow-up of alumni presents itself as a strategic action. The purpose of following-up alumni consists in obtaining information that enables evaluating the impact of graduate programs on the professional and academic practice of alumni, as well as enhance the qualification of regular students. Taking these aspects into consideration, in this theoretical work we discuss aspects related to Brazilian universities and the follow-up of alumni as a strategic action in this context.

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Introduction: critical reflections on research impact

The Impact Agenda ◽

10.1332/policypress/9781447339854.003.0001 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-12

Author(s):

Katherine E. Smith ◽

Justyna Bandola-Gill ◽

Nasar Meer ◽

Ellen Stewart ◽

Richard Watermeyer

Keyword(s):

Impact Assessment ◽

Empirical Investigation ◽

Research Impact ◽

Research Impact Assessment ◽

The Uk ◽

The Impact ◽

Critical Reflections

This chapter briefly explains what we mean by ‘the impact agenda’ and what the UK approach to research impact assessment involves. This chapter also makes the case for why an empirical investigation of the recent changes associated with research impact assessment is required and provides key definitions and an overview of the rest of the book.

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