Group Presentation: Presenting Problems Professionally

Abstract

Summary of Teaching & Learning Context The assessment is a group presentation for business students studying financial services modules. The assessment is deigned to be examine the students across Year 1 to Year 3 in subjects such as Savings and Investments and Pensions. Overview of the Assessment Strategy The assessment is a presentation on a problem-based scenario designed to examine learning outcomes of the selected modules. As part of the assessment students will be required to demonstrate their ability to apply key theoretical knowledge to real life scenarios. The assessment strategy was designed to enable students to develop enhanced communication skills by presenting on core components of the module through a professional medium. The assessment can be tailored to the learning outcomes of the module and year of study which provides flexibility to ensure the students are being assessed at the appropriate level. In addition, the assessment is designed to provide the connection from the educational setting to industry and practice. Given the practical scenario is designed to develop the students critical thinking through active learning it will assist with preparing students for work placement where they potentially will be dealing with similar issues.