Can the use of asynchronous thread work improve learner understanding of the Intended Learning Outcomes and assignment requirements?

Godley, Nicola ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-1745-3272 (2023) Can the use of asynchronous thread work improve learner understanding of the Intended Learning Outcomes and assignment requirements? In: APLG Centre for Excellence in Paramedic Practice meeting, 2 May 2023, Online. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

As part of a Level 6 module within the Paramedic Apprenticeship Degree at University of Cumbria, UK, learners are required to submit a summative assignment which contains four elements attaining five Intended Learning Outcomes. A previous iteration of this module resulted in a relatively high failure rate for this assignment. The suggested reasoning for this relatively high-failure rate was a lack of understanding as to where the ILOs link to the four assignment elements. Through the use of an Action Research Cycle, four optional asynchronous thread work discussions were created, which linked the ILOs and the four elements of the assignment, for the learners to engage with and receive lecturer feedback. The aim of these thread work discussions were to allow for improved direction of critical discussion, ensure the learner had the correct outline plan for their assignment, to provide feedback regarding academic writing style and to clarify any misconceptions. Post completion of the summative assignment marking, the grades attained were compared against learner engagement with the thread work, alongside a qualitative survey sent to the learners on this cohort. The results of this Action Research cycle appear to suggest that the use of asynchronous thread work aids understanding of the Intended Learning Outcomes and assignment requirements. Additionally, the cycle has identified areas of the process to modify for future iterations of the cycle. This process will be continually reviewed and modified, allowing for progression of improved educational practice.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Poster)
Departments:	Institute of Health > Centre for Excellence in Paramedic Practice
Additional Information:	Research project completed in part for Postgraduate Certificate.
Depositing User:	Nicola Godley
Date Deposited:	05 May 2023 14:53
Last Modified:	13 Jan 2024 14:47
URI:	https://insight.cumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/7079

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