Engaging Biological Sciences Students in the Development of Employability Skills through Creative Teaching and Peer Reviewed Action Plans

Authors

  • Ian J Turner University of Derby
  • Liz Day University of Derby

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47408/jldhe.v0i4.149

Keywords:

Employability, Personal Development Planning, PDP, Peer Review

Abstract

In this article the authors describe how creative learning experiences can be developed within the curriculum to enhance employability skills and engage the students in their personal development planning. A novel approach using a subject specific employability exercise and the production of peer critiqued action plans is described along with a summary of studentsââ¬â¢ responses.

Author Biographies

Ian J Turner, University of Derby

Senior Lecturer in Biology and Forensic Science

Liz Day, University of Derby

Lecturer in Nursing and Health Care Practice

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Published

31-03-2012

How to Cite

Turner, I. J. and Day, L. (2012) “Engaging Biological Sciences Students in the Development of Employability Skills through Creative Teaching and Peer Reviewed Action Plans”, Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education, (4). doi: 10.47408/jldhe.v0i4.149.

Issue

No. 4 (2012)

Section

Case Studies

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