Enquiry based learning [EBL] for Science of Imaging Technology
Overview
This project aims to promote learner autonomy by applying enquiry based learning approaches to the Science of Imaging Technology for first year students. The students will build on knowledge in a first semester module and develop a learning strategy to apply this knowledge to practical situations. The planned outcome will be an EBL based strategy that has been fully developed and evaluated that can be rolled out into other modules within the programme.
Diagnostic radiography is a science based health course. Students enter with a broad variation of science knowledge, so some students fail to engage in the learning because it is pitched too low, whilst others lack the scaffolding on which to build. Also, students have difficulty relating science knowledge to practice. Guided enquiry based learning in small groups should encourage students to be more self-directing and provide a learning environment suitable to their needs. If this teaching strategy proves effective it could be rolled out into other modules in the programme. There is currently little use of EBL within the course.
The aim of this project is to promote learner autonomy by applying enquiry based learning approaches to the Science of Imaging Technology 2 module at level 4.
Objectives
- To build on the knowledge gained in Science of Imaging Technology 1 and to help students apply this to practical situations
- To develop a learning strategy that will enhance the student experience
- To develop an ethos of enquiry and research
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Project team
Sarah Naylor: Sarah.Naylor@shu.ac.uk
Neil Inns: N.Inns@shu.ac.uk
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