Beeson, H. and Blackmore-Wright, J. (2016) Teaming up against a passive lesson: how team-based learning enables participative professionals. Other presented to: Northampton Learning and Teaching Conference 2016: Dare to be Different, The University of Northampton, 17 May 2016. (Unpublished)
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Other) |
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| Abstract: | There has been a trend in UK Higher Education for international students to shy away from contributing to seminars and lectures. Research suggests that this is for a range of reasons, including cultural and language barriers, as well as a general lack of awareness of this expectation (Bledsoe and Baskin, 2014; Gu and Schweisfurth, 2006; Turner, 2006). This study acknowledges a range of attempts to increase engagement, as well as exploring a new, dynamic approach with a cohort of students as part of a Masters programme in International Marketing. In order to prepare these students for their careers, it is imperative that they develop the appropriate social skills to succeed. Our research examines the pedagogical and practical considerations of evolving a traditional course towards a Team-Based Learning (TBL) model, including the use of current field-specific resources, a different environment and competition. This approach provides regular feedback to the tutor regarding the learners’ understanding, and is seen to enhance the students’ appreciation of decision-making through collaboration. As a result of this intervention, we have identified strategies which can be repurposed across a number of courses in order to increase international students’ contributions to seminar discussions. Student engagement and performance improved significantly with time taken to clarify the task alongside a shared goal for each group. However there is still scope to build on this further. We would like to share our experiences through practical demonstrations and compare approaches with colleagues from a range of perspectives and disciplines. |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Team-based learning, international, postgraduate |
| Subjects: |
L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2376 International education H Social Sciences > HF Commerce > HF1106 Business. Study and teaching. Research L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1032 Team learning approach in education. Group work |
| Creators: | Beeson, Helena and Blackmore-Wright, James |
| Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: |
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Business & Law > Marketing and Entrepreneurship University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > University Departments > Library and Learning Services Faculties > Faculty of Business & Law > Marketing and Entrepreneurship |
| Date: | 17 May 2016 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Event Title: | Northampton Learning and Teaching Conference 2016: Dare to be Different |
| Event Dates: | 17 May 2016 |
| Event Location: | The University of Northampton |
| Event Type: | Conference |
| Language: | English |
| Status: | Unpublished |
| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/8530 |
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