Realism in practice: Implementation, critique, and scaling of research group-based Taught Master's learning

Lewis, Richard ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1859-0021 and Roche, Paul 2019. Realism in practice: Implementation, critique, and scaling of research group-based Taught Master's learning. Presented at: Institute of Physics Higher Education Community Group Meeting, Bristol, UK, 15 May 2019.

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At Cardiff University School of Physics and Astronomy, we have implemented a research group based teaching model for our six MSc programmes which emphasises project-based learning, peer-accountability, and 'realism in practice'. Students are co-located with MSc coordinators and support staff in dedicated teaching and learning facilities, undertake student-lead integrated projects, and engage with a series of realistic exercises and group work that emphasise and develop research-essential skills. This model has been highly effective in developing confident practicing research scientists over the past four academic years. To date, our total MSc cohort has comprised fewer than thirty students. As we transition to larger projected cohort sizes, changing logistical and pedagogical requirements are shaping how we will develop our teaching model for the future. In this talk we summarise our research group teaching model, critique its current implementation, and set out our programme design for the upcoming academic year.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Lecture)
Date Type:	Completion
Status:	Unpublished
Schools:	Physics and Astronomy
Subjects:	L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education Q Science > QC Physics
Related URLs:	Project
Last Modified:	04 Nov 2022 12:20
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/122697

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