The Higher Education Psychology Network existed from 2004 to 2011 to promote excellence in the learning, teaching and assessment of Psychology in UK HE

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South East PGwT: Marking & Assessment: What Makes a First a First, Dealing with Difficult Students, Managing Supervisory Relationships - Monday, 2 June, 2008, London

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The work expected from first, second and third year students are different. What makes them different and how should they be assessed? Get to grips with what to expect from students at different levels as well gaining a better understanding of what makes a first a first during this session. Dr. Katherine Harrington, London Metropolitan will lead this session using exemplar psychology essays and assessment criteria differentiated by level.

Do students talk or use mobile phones during your seminars? Do you find it difficult to get students to share ideas or contribute to class discussions? This session will provide an opportunity to explore a range of difficult situations that maybe encountered whilst teaching, and provide some practical strategies and ideas on good practice to help you resolve these problems. Carol Wood, University of Westminster, will lead this session.


Supervisor-student relationship: How to manage it
Dr. Lynn Clark, University of Liverpool, will consider the all-important supervisor-student relationship which can be one of the most challenging aspects of the research degree for both parties. This session will consider how to make the most of it.

Psychology Case Studies Handout
University of Liverpool

Programme

10:00-10:15Registration and coffee
10:15-10:30Introductions
10:30-12:00Supervisor-student relationship: How to manage it - Dr. Lynn Clark
12:00-12:45Lunch
12:45-2:15Marking & Assessment: What makes a first a first - Dr. Katherine Harrington
2:15-2:20Break
2:20-3:45Dealing with Difficult Students - Carol Wood
3:45-4:00Wrap-up, refreshments and socialising


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One of 24 discipline-based centres within the Higher Education Academy, the Psychology Network supported the teaching and learning of psychology across the UK between 2004 and 2011. A core team, based at the University of York, worked with students, staff, departments, professional bodies and overseas organisations to develop supportive networks and to improve the learning experience of psychology students in Higher Education.
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