Biology and Chemistry based courses

Improving results by peer assisted study sessions (PASS)

Author: 
Valda Miller
Institution: 
The University of Queensland
Key Assessment Issue Addressed: 

Generic and transferable skills acquisition; student motivation; student recruitment to related discipline courses at second level; student attrition; online assessment; fostering engagement in discipline; formation of learning communities; enhanced FYE at university.

 

Formative assessment practices situated within Peer Assisted Study Groups