Sas Pedagogical Research Group

Sas Pedagogical Research Group at Edinburgh Napier University focuses on innovative teaching strategies in higher education, particularly gamification, instructional design, and pandemic-era curriculum adaptation. The group operates under the School of Applied Sciences.

• Key research areas: Gamification frameworks, bioscience education, student engagement, and formative assessment design
• Active since at least 2018 with 13+ publications

Research Trends include applying game mechanics to non-game contexts in education, structured honours projects for pandemic resilience, and redefining assessment practices. Their work bridges educational theory with practical implementation across bioscience and STEM disciplines.

Scientific Contributions include:

• Designing gamification frameworks for student engagement
• Developing pandemic-resilient curricula
• Scottish Funding Council Innovation Voucher recipient (2019)

Collaborations extend to organizations like IGI Global and institutions such as Edinburgh Napier University. The group maintains active research partnerships, particularly with Dr. Errol Rivera and Dr. Claire Garden.