Session 57: A case study on level 5 student engagement and participation in a core: new ideas

Abstract

This session will explore the impact that different teaching patterns may have on student engagement and participation. On the Law degree in 2023-24, we selected two level 5 core modules; one in semester 1 (Equity and Trusts) and one in semester 2 (Land law) to contrast and explore what impacts the lecture and seminar teaching patterns and preparation activities had on students engagement and participation. In the Equity module, the teaching pattern was a ‘2-hour lecture, 2 hour seminar no preparation’ model whereas in Land law, a traditional ‘2 hour lecture one hour seminar with preparation’ model was employed.

This case study will discuss the attendance patterns and engagement in sessions across the semester for both modules as well as student survey feedback. It will also look at overall attainment in both modules to further explore the links between engagement, participation and attainment. We hope the session will provide time for reflection on the traditional teaching models and for exploring new methods and student expectations when delivering core modules.

A case study on level 5 student engagement and participation in a core: new ideas PowerPoint. Only LJMU staff and students have access to this resource.