Title :
Improving student learning through the use of multisource assessment and feedback
Author :
McGourty, J. ; Dominick, Peter ; Besterfield-Sacre, Mary ; Shuman, Larry ; Wolfe, Harvey
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Eng., Columbia Univ., New York, NY, USA
Abstract :
The paper examines the use of multisource assessment and feedback processes in the classroom and the potential impact on student learning in engineering. Grounded in control and goal setting theories, this assessment process provides a means for students to take a proactive role in their learning. Research and practice issues are addressed
Keywords :
educational administrative data processing; engineering education; feedback; human factors; teaching; classroom; control theory; engineering education; feedback processes; goal setting theories; learning outcomes; multisource assessment; multisource feedback; outcome based assessment; proactive role; student assessment process; student learning; Control theory; Educational institutions; Feedback loop; Joining processes; Knowledge engineering; Lifting equipment; Technological innovation;
Conference_Titel :
Frontiers in Education Conference, 2000. FIE 2000. 30th Annual
Conference_Location :
Kansas City, MO
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6424-4
DOI :
10.1109/FIE.2000.897673
