Download - Brazilian delegation January 2016
Learning and Teaching at Northampton
Professor Ale ArmelliniDr Rachel Maxwell
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Overview
1. Getting to know you2. Conceptualisations of teaching3. University of Northampton strategy4. Quality Enhancement at Northampton5. ChANGE – Graduate Attributes6. Staff Development – a Needs Based Approach7. Q&A
Transforming lives, inspiring change
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Responsive-reactive
Radical-innovative
Developmental-incremental
Good practice based on identified needs & evidence
Innovative ideas
backed up by evidence
of needFrom niche to mainstream
enhancement
Innovative approaches aligned with
organisational culture and
needs
Quality enhancement
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Quality Enhancement at Northampton
Responsive-reactiveData-driven
Radical-innovative
Pilots with higher risk
Developmental-incrementalPractice-based, reflective, low-risk
From niche to mainstream
enhancement
Quality Enhancement at Northampton
ChANGE
The University of Northampton is committed to developing knowledgeable graduates, who are socially responsible, digitally proficient and highly employable global citizens - the Changemakers of the future.
Understanding Self-DirectionSelf-DirectionOn completion of Level 6, our students use evidence, analysis and critical reflection to achieve and encourage others to generate positive, values-driven impact for themselves and their communities.
LeadershipStudents are responsible and accountable decision makers, who apply strategies to inspire others and secure commitment to effect sustainable change.
Self-ManagementStudents reflect on and evaluate their skills, take responsibility for their learning and proactively plan for personal and professional continuous development.
UKPSF Dimensions of Practice
Areas of Activity
Professional Values
Core Knowledge
UKPSF Dimensions of Practice
What I do
What I stand forWhat I know
The BPSFÁreas de atividade
Valores profissionais
Conhecimento núcleo
Meeting Staff Development Needs
Identified Staff Need• I am new to teaching in HE. Where do I
start?
• I need to improve student retention. How can I help my students succeed?
• I need to develop my skills for online / distance learning – Help!
Workshop• HE Survival Plus
• Personal Academic Tutors Supporting Student Success
• Collaborative Learning Experiences Online (CLEO)
Practical Courses
(‘New Teacher’)
< Level 7
EdD modules
Level 8
Associate Fellow
Senior Fellow
EdD
Peer ReviewMentoring
Scholarship
Level 8
Practical courses: (new and existing
staff), aligned with UKPSF
< Level 7
Fellow
PGCAP60 credits
Level 7
HEA recognition
Qualifications
Development in:
Mentoring, Leadership,
Policy, Research Supervision, etc
(new and existing staff), aligned with
UKPSF
Level 7
CAIeRO (Course Re-design Workshop)
blueprint
storyboard
prototype
check realityreview
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Plan + action
Why: to design a great course, fast
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The resource is not the course
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Content dump vs learning pathwayTrawl through stuff vs use a scaffoldHidden learning outcomes vs explicit alignmentChaos vs structurePush content vs engageUpload vs designResource vs courseDeliver vs teach
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