Work-integrated learning (WIL) refers to the integration of disciplinary knowledge and skills (Boud and Solomon, 2001), between theoretical, practical and general life experience (Cooper, Orrell and Bowden 2010). It has…
This initiative builds upon and extends valuable learning and investment through SATLE 2019. The abrupt and intense necessity to embrace TEL due to the pandemic has brought significant change to…
Second-language learning (L2) in adulthood can pose significant challenges to learners (Legault et al., 2019). Though evidence has shown that those learning a second language whilst studying abroad have improved…
This CUA initiative is titled Re-imagining Assessment and Feedback for Student Success and involves GMIT, IT Sligo and LYIT. Total CUA budget €90,000 (includes €30,000 from LYIT). Each institute is…
Supervisors play a pivotal role in supporting students on the research journey (Kiley, 2011). Despite this, many supervisors do not have a clear supervision pedagogy (Paré, 2011; Amundsen and McAlpine,…
This CUA initiative is titled Re-imagining Assessment and Feedback for Student Success and involves GMIT, IT Sligo and LYIT. Total CUA budget €90,000 euro (includes €30,000 from GMIT) Each institute…
This initiative is designed specifically in response to student feedback. It utilises the feedback themes outlined below from Waterford Institute of Technology survey data (studentsurvey.ie 2013-2020, QA3 2017-20) to target…
Assessment of learning is a communicative process. Learners create materials that are viewed, read or experienced by educators, who, in response, exercise judgement, provide advice and offer guidance. Ideally, learners…
This initiative addresses the student experience of innovative teaching practices in the School of Business, Waterford Institute of Technology and seeks to understand the impact of these innovative practices on…
The aim of the initiative is to promote integration through a ‘Living Lab’ model, where student ambassadors partner with faculty to develop sustainable solutions that optimise the use of physical…
