TEACHING, LEARNING & ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES

TEACHING, LEARNING & ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES

The teaching and learning strategy takes into consideration the learning outcomes, progression through the levels of study, and the nature of the subject, and the need for you to take greater responsibility for your own learning as you progress through the course. The strategies and methods implemented are:

·         The teaching and learning methods implemented to engage you in developing your knowledge and understanding of the course include formal lectures (including those from Visiting Lecturers), case studies, tutorial exercises, practical demonstrations, directed learning and individual work.  The method of assessment is by written examination and both analytical and experimental coursework.

·         The methods implemented in developing your intellectual skills include engaging with you during tutorial exercises, case studies, practical demonstration and supervised research or project work. The methods of assessment of intellectual skills are implicit in the written examinations, analytical and experimental coursework and more particularly in your MSc dissertation and PG/Dip final report.

·         The methods implemented in developing your practical skills include demonstrations and practicals linked with the taught modules.  You will also design and operate equipment and use control and measuring instruments under supervision during your research project.  The methods of assessment of practical skills include feedback on laboratory work linked with the taught modules.  Also a large part of the mark of the MSc dissertation and the PG/Dip will be attributed to the Experimental Method and Equipment and the Presentation & Discussion of Results.

·         The methods implemented in developing your transferable skills are implicit in the programme. The University of Bradford is well known for attracting students from a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences and countries.  This and the learning facilities available to all students provide the conditions for students to develop and manage their learning.  The University of Bradford modus operandi, Making Knowledge Work, is imbedded in the philosophy of this course, particularly in the area of Engineering, Design and Technology, which is well equipped with practical and computational facilities. The methods of assessment of transferable skills are built in the structure of the examinations, case studies, laboratory demonstrations and research or project work.