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- Title
Graphics Guru and Grasshopper Scheme: The added value of Peer Learning.
- Authors
Buckingham, Louise; Newsham, Ian
- Abstract
This paper reports on the findings of an approach to peer learning and assessment involving level 4 (first year undergraduates) and level 6 (third year undergraduates) students following Graphic Design programmes at De Montfort University during 2009/10. This article provides an overview of the Graphics Guru and Grasshopper scheme, a description of the context for this development and findings of the scheme, using evaluation outcomes. The findings suggest an overwhelmingly positive response from the students and staff involved. Level 4 students (Grasshoppers) describe their improved skills development, and the benefits of the cross level nature of the work. Level 6 students (Gurus) cite an experience that has stimulated a deeper understanding of their work, as well as developing skills associated with sharing knowledge and developing skills of others. The lecturers involved recognise how the scheme contributes to level 4 induction, the increased confidence of level 6 students and the overall improvement in course cohesion.
- Subjects
PEER teaching; GRAPHIC design education; DE Montfort University; STUDENTS; CAREER development; LECTURERS
- Publication
Gateway Papers, 2012, p12
- ISSN
2044-852X
- Publication type
Article