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Developing peer assessment in doctoral research methods training

This presentation outlines a project aimed at transforming doctoral research methods training by implementing peer assessment strategies. The rationale behind the project highlights the need to evaluate teaching methodologies to foster a pedagogical culture in research methods. Key aims include fostering a sense of belonging in a research community, enhancing reflexivity among researchers, and developing peer reviewing skills. The project consists of three phases, beginning with engaging teaching activities, followed by an online peer-reviewed journal, and concluding with dissemination across social sciences.

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Developing peer assessment in doctoral research methods training

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  1. Developing peer assessment in doctoral research methods training Hilary Burgess hb144@le.ac.uk Phil Wood pbw2@le.ac.uk Joan Smith jms32@le.ac.ukMaria Scalisemc123@le.ac.uk University of Leicester School of Education

  2. Overview of presentation • Rationale for the project • Aims and principles of the project • The project plan • Phase 1 activities/materials demonstration

  3. Rationale for the project • Lack of evaluation of teaching strategies in the teaching of research methods impedes progress in developing successful teaching pedagogy (Vandiver& Walsh 2010) • Need to develop a ‘pedagogical culture’ in research methods (Wagner et al 2011) • Possible to capture changes in mental structures via concept mapping over time

  4. Key aims and principles • To foster in students a sense of belonging in a research community • To encourage researcher reflexivity • To develop peer reviewing skills and the ability to give, receive and act upon constructive critical feedback • To enable students to hone presentation skills in a variety of modes

  5. The project plan • Phase 1: Development of teaching activities to promote engagement • Phase 2: Development of online, peer-reviewed journal for students • Phase 3: Dissemination to other disciplines in Social Sciences

  6. Phase 1 activities on VLE • https://blackboard.le.ac.uk/

  7. References Vandiver, D. M. and Walsh, J. A. (2010) Assessing autonomous learning in research methods courses: Implementing the student-driven research project in Active Learning in Higher Education 11 (1) pp. 31-42. Wagner, C., Garner, M. and Kawulich, B. (2010) The state of the art of teaching research methods in the social sciences: towards a pedagogical culture in Studies in Higher Education, 36 (1) pp. 75-88.

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