ntlt conference 2011 sue walbran keynote
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Using what we know to improve outcomesTertiary Learning and Teaching Conference – Nelson 2011
Dr Sue Walbran
The Plan
• Outcomes
• Ways of knowing
• Evaluation Indicators
• Data and evidence
How good is this?
Naturally occurring evidence
Retention and Completion – class of 1975
• Retention 100%
• Qualification Completion 50%
» Long term outcomes- one PhD educator - one highly qualified and paid sonographer
Participation to Quality Outcomes
Audit Research Monitoring Evaluation
Interested in:-Checking-Verifying-Inspecting
Asks questions about:-What’s happening-Relationships between variables
Sets out to:-Track (usually against targets)-describe
Answers questions about-qualityValueimportance
PurposeTo ensure compliance with standard/s
Purpose-New knowledge-Explain-Contribute to theory
Purpose-Track trends -Describe
Purpose- Learning- Development- Accountability
Underpinned by the collection of data
Adapted from Jane Davidson
Outcomes
The changes that happen to learners, communities and the economy that are at least partly caused by the activities and programmes offered by TEOs
Outcome Indicators
• Graduates gain employment, engage with further study and/or contribute positively to their local and wider communities.
• Learners complete courses and gain formal qualifications.
• Learners acquire useful/meaningful skills and knowledge and develop their cognitive abilities (including learning to learn and self management).
• Learners improve their well-being and enhance their abilities and attributes.
• Knowledge is created and disseminated.
• Community/iwi development is supported
Process Indicatorswww.nzqa.govt.nz
The big picture
Data from…….
Questionnaires
Focus groups
Students
Employers
Records of complaints
Achievement data
Entry and exit interviews
Performance Reviews
Resit analysis – an example
Percentage of candidates requiring a re-sit before passing
US 68 77%
US 69 67%
US 70 50%
US 71 60%
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planning
Data gathering
analysis
decision
reporting
Improvement
Good Practice Publication Grants
September 2011
• Designed to highlight good practice in teaching and learning, where there is evidence of learner benefit.
• ‘Individual’ GPPG:• For individual practitioner/ small team initiatives.• Up to $3K (written) or $5K (multimedia).• Closing date Oct 28.
• ‘Organisational’ GPPG:• For organisation-wide initiatives.• Up to $10K, for summary & multimedia or a long report.• Closing Date Nov 18.
• Contact Helen Dobson ([email protected])
Meaningful Self-reflection
• Is evidence based
• Focuses on benefits for learners
• Is open to critique by others
• Allows for planned risk taking
• Requires an facilitative organisational culture
Make time to reflect