An overview of the SaP approach used in Protein Science: negotiation of curriculum and assessment for increased engagement

Abstract

Our Students as Partners (SaP) approach successfully enhanced the engagement of students in Protein Science, a second-year biochemistry course, by allowing them to contribute to the curricula and assessment. The SaP strategy was threefold: 1. To offer students with a choice of topics for part of the course; 2. To create an opportunity for students to design multiple choice questions, with scaffolding, which formed part of the assessment; and 3. To provide a forum for student reflection and evaluation of their partnership experiences. Our poster will provide an overview of the course design and student reflections of their SaP experience.