Research Methodologies

This project will explore high achieving university students’ conceptions of ‘good teaching’ and ‘effective learning’  in lecture and tutorial settings, using focus group discussions, critical incident technique and photovoice.

This project funded through the Regional Hub Project fund will investigate the pedagogical properties of a number of commonly used case studies in law and accounting with a view to developing existing and new case studies that are well aligned with identifiable learning outcomes in the context of authentic (small and local) business that graduates in these disciplines are likely to work with. 

The over-arching objective of this project was to improve accounting and finance academics’ teaching effectiveness that would enhance students’ learning outcomes.

This project provides insights into the development of critical thinking skills for students undertaking initial teacher education. A set of practical resources for teaching critical thinking has been developed from this work.

This report explores collaboration experiences within multi-organisation projects to determine factors that contribute to successful project teams and sustainable communities of practice. It will be of interest to collaborative research and project teams throughout the wider tertiary education community

This is a concise illustrated resource for students and other academic writers which covers the issues involved and provides practical advice about avoiding plagiarism.

RESIST software has been upgraded and allows tertiary students and teachers to design buildings, vary the structures within them; then simulate the effects on them of wind and earthquakes. Of interest to those involved in building, engineering and architecture subjects.