Report: Science Learning and Teaching Conference 2005
27-28 June 2005, University of Warwick
The inaugural Science Learning and Teaching conference, run by the Subject Centre for Bioscience, the Physical Sciences Subject Centre and the UK Centre for Materials Education took place on the 27-28 June 2005 at the University of Warwick.
The conference brought together science learning and teaching practitioners in higher education to discuss and share experiences, challenges and effective and innovative practice.
The conference focused on three areas; e-Learning, maths and assessment, and was supported by the FDTL 4 projects:
- EFEL- Effective Feedback Enhanced Learning
- FAST - Formative Assessment in Science Teaching
- LeAP - Problem Based Learning in Astronomy and Physics
- OLAAF - On-Line Assessment And Feedback
- PPLATO - Promoting Physics Learning And Teaching Opportunities
The proceedings of the Science Learning and Teaching Conference 2005 are available for download from this page. The proceedings contain the papers submitted by authors for oral presentations, workshops and poster presentations. O = Oral Presentation; W = Workshop; P = Poster Download the conference proceedings
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PDF format, 1,520 kb ) Alternatively you can download individual papers, see below.
- Welcome and Introduction
- Keynote
- Icebreaker activity
- Parallel Sessions 1 (e-learning, maths, short papers, assessment I)
- Workshops 1
- Workshops 2
- Parallel Sessions 2 (short papers, assessment 2, short papers)
| Day 1 | |
| Welcome and introduction to the Conference Tina Overton, Physical Sciences Subject Centre |
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| Keynote: Are our educational practices best fit for purpose? Professor David VandeLinde, Vice Chancellor, University of Warwick |
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| Speed dating/informal theme discussions Delegates took part in a "speed dating" session, discussing learning and teaching issues. |
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| Parallel Session 1 | |
| e-Learning - session chair Tina Overton | |
| O1 | Using an audience response system in lectures Darrell Brooks |
| O2 | Using e-learning to promote peer learning & assessment Paul Chin |
| O3 | Virtual experiments across the science curriculum Philip Butcher |
| O4 | Development of an e-learning resource in support of large class size teaching the biosciences Momna Hejmadi |
| O5 | e-learning: Setting up a diploma in applied chemistry through the university’s virtual campus Hazel Wilkins |
| Maths - session chair Dick Bacon | |
| O6 | Supporting maths and physics through the PPLATO resources Mike Tinker |
| O7 | Learning & teaching via online maths tests Martin Greenhow |
| O8 | Mathtutor: Supporting students in learning mathematics Jim Stevenson |
| O9 | Counting on numbers - squaring the numeracy divide Adam Watts |
| Short papers - session chair Steve Maw | |
| O10 | The ‘poor Raymond’ investigation: A team work exercise to inspire new students Patrick Bailey |
| O11 | Self and peer assessment: A role for learning in higher education Paul Orsmond (view Paul's presentation) |
| O12 | Use of a Sci-art project to explore the benefits of interdisciplinary collaboration Maureen Dawson |
| O13 | Just in time teaching: A structure blended learning model for science and skills Jacqueline Potter (view Jacqueline's presentation) |
| O14 | First and final year courses in undergraduate biosciences as teaching-learning environments (paper not submitted) Dai Hounsell |
| Assessment 1 (FDTL4 oral presentations and poster promenade) - session chair Stephen Swithenby | |
| O15 | Headlines from the FAST project - Assessment for effecting learning Stephen Swithenby |
| O16 | Headlines from the OLAAF project - Effective computer-based assessment Richard Rayne (See P22, P23, P25, P27 and P28 for a summary of the work presented) |
| O17 | Headlines from the EFEL project - Enhanced learning through target setting Colin Hughes |
| Parallel workshops 1 | |
| W1 | The Chemistry and Physics Boxes Ashley Clarke and Steve Walker |
| W2 | Engaging with the ethical implications of science Chris Willmott |
Poster exhibition and wine reception Conference dinner |
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PostersPosters were on display throughout the Conference, click on the title to view the paper of the poster from the proceedings. |
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P1 Development of an interactive online alternative to a laboratory-based demonstration in the module: Food microbiology
Hazel Gibson, Julie Walton & Matthew Hammerton
P2 What’s a CETL all about?
Karen Moss
P3 Epistemology teaching & assessment in physics
David Sands
P4 Development enterprise skills in undergraduate physicists
Marek Szablewski
P5 To Flash or not to Flash - The use of Macromedia Flash as an effective tool for the production of e-learning materials in Higher Education
Matthew Hammerton
P6 Getting Started with Macromedia Flash
Ray Wallace
P7 Plagiarism: Do students know what it is?
Maureen Dawson & Joyce Overfield
P8 The Resource Discover Network (RDN): Using the best of the Web in teaching & learning
John Blunden-Ellis
P9 Use of PharmaCALogy software in a Problem Based Learning programme to teach pharmacology for Extended and Supplementary Nurse prescribing
Iain Coleman & Adam Watts
P10 A good big 'un….: adaptive technology and scientific software
Nick Musgrove & Richard Homfray
P11Activity diary program to enhance teaching of energy balance
Allan Wise and Eoin Cowhide
P12 Digital alternatives and disability in science education
Lawrie Phipps
P13 Training the teachers: Virtual learning - real benefits?
Joanne Badge, Jon Scott & Alan Cann
P14 Chemistry: The next generation: A multi-dimensional Aim higher project tackling under representation in the chemical sciences in HE
Kate Burrell & Paul Cullis
P15 Using real-world forms to focus on undergraduate learning
Duncan Reavey
P16 RRICE: Recruitment and retention in a chemical environment
Sue Armstrong & Beth Paschke
P17 Written feedback - is there any point?
Chris Glover & Evelyn Brown
P18 Improving learning & assessment with confidence-based marking
Tony Gardner-Medwin
P20 Using the technology - Integrating the learning experiences
Dick Bacon
P21 A Virtual Institute of Interdisciplinary Innovation
Tania Burchell
P22 Student perceptions of computer-based formative assessments in a semi-distance module
Richard Rayne & Glenn Baggott
P23 Evaluation by First Year Cell Biology Students of a Formative Computer- based Assessment Incorporating Feedback
Chris Bax, Ellen Howey, Caroline Pellett-Many, Glenn Baggott, Richard Rayne, Maria Neonaki & Christopher Branford-White
P24 On-line delivery of foundation degrees in land-based subjects
Peter Lumsden & Julie Youngs
P25 Computer based learning and assessment packages in genetics and cytogenetics: Pedagogy and andragogy
Darren Griffin, Julia Stephenson & W. Morris
P26 Replacing a formal examination question with a problem-based assignment: effect on student learning
John Green
P27 Teaching Problem Solving in Biochemistry: A Blended Learning Approach Featuring Computer-based Formative Assessment
Les Jervis & Loretta Jervis - presented by Richard Rayne
P28 Computer-assisted and Computer-based Testing to Assess Procedural and Conceptual Knowledge in Bioscience Undergraduates
Richard Rayne & Glenn Baggott
Additional Posters
- AURS: Applied Undergraduate Research Skills CETL
Anne Crook - GENIE: Genetics Education - Networking of Innovation and Excellence CETL
Annette Cashmore - The redesign of 1st year practical modules in the Faculty of Life Science at the University of Manchester
Gayle Ferguson - Project LeAP: Problem Based Learning in Astronomy and Physics
Sarah Symons - PPLATO: Promoting Physics Learning in Teaching Opportunities
Mike Tinker - EFEL - Feedback and Target Setting
Colin Hughes & Susan Smith