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Communication Re-evaluation (QAA 5, 6,7)

Objective: To understand the importance of developing our feedback techniques as part of a communication and working with others. Overview: This session is run as a stand-alone group activity in an informal environment with all participants…

Communication Scenario Through Questions (QAA 7)

Objectives: To explore communication and how to listen effectively To understand the importance of recognising the different methods of questioning that can affect our ability to build rapport and gather information in both management situations…

Creative Problem-solving Exercise Involving Peer-Assessment and Criteria Design ‘The Egg Game’ (QAA 1,2,3,6,7)

Objectives: After participating in this exercise, learners should be better-able to: Achieve higher assessment literacy Formulate and negotiate assessment criteria for a task, and undertake the task with the criteria firmly in mind; Think…

Creative Thinking through Idea Generation (QAA 1,2,3,7)

Objectives: Encourage team work and creative thinking outside the box Creative problem solving Creative thinking Overview: This task is an immediate and effective way to encourage teamwork and creative thinking. As a fun task, requiring no…

Creativity and Evaluation Using Questioning SCAMPER (QAA 1,3,6,7)

Objective: Creative thinking Structured Group Problem solving Evaluation of ideas through critical analysis and judgement Presentation of ideas (including persuasion) Overview: This approach to creative thinking structures thinking through…

Creativity and Reflection: envising the future (QAA 1,2,5,7)

Objectives: To think towards the future strategically To work together as a team providing input Could be used for branding, re-branding and cultural development or change management, future planning or scenario building Overview:  Learners are…

Designing the Student Research Placement (Science: Microbiology) (QAA 3,5,7)

Objective: To design a research strategy for a summer laboratory studentship project To investigate the research background, experimental methods and timescales to achieve a set of aims To understand the research process and appreciate the…

Dynamic Review and Reflection (physical) (QAA 5)

Objective: To understand the power and necessity for review and reflection of a task or situation (review the session, understand the concept or steps covered in an interactive way). To understand team dynamics and how teams come together to…

Dynamic Review and Reflection through Questioning (QAA 5)

Objective: •To review the session in an interactive way.•To evidence the power of group work as more ideas are created through team work.•To understand team dynamics and how teams come together to achieve a goal.•To understand the power and…

Exploring Decision Making through Subject Review (QAA 3,5,6)

Objective: To test or review key learning through an interactive game Overview: The activity can is best used as an ice breaker or as a revision technique as it is a fun method to start participants communicating and testing their subject…