Subject bodies develop powers of assessment
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Some 6.2 million pounds sterling, over three years, is planned to be invested in higher education subject centres in the UK. The centres are being established to support research and give advice and information on the teaching and assessment of their subject. Some observers have greeted the new subject centres warmly as they see specialists being able to reassert their influence over their subject. The funding councils are calling on the professional bodies for support. Four history associations are going to play a part in the history centre.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 1999
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Let history judge how to set its standards
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The United Kingdom Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) is developing benchmarks for difference academic disciplines, including historical scholarship. Provision will be assessed internally, and standards will be monitored by external examiners and the QAA. The History at the Universities Defence Group sees long-term involvement in the methods and practice of history as likely to improve skills and qualities of mind. Transferable skills will be developed by students as they become competent historians.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 1998
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Watch out: assessment power struggle is about
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The UK History at the Universities Defence Group have voiced their concern over the powers given to the Quality Assurance Agency, with regards to the academic review of students' work.
Publication Name: Times Higher Education Supplement
Subject: Education
ISSN: 0049-3929
Year: 2000
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