7001 induction 2013
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Induction slides for HEPP7001 Foundations of Academic Practice module (2013)TRANSCRIPT
HEPP7001
Foundations of Academic Practice
Simon Allan MODULE LEADER
Dawn Johnson PROGRAMME LEADER
Jill Graham PROGRAMME ADMINISTRATOR
Support for participants
Themes
• Foundational concepts of Higher Education learning• Designs to support learning • Effective environments for learning• Contemporary debates in Higher Education
Module structure
• Four themes with online activities and discussion• Each topic aligned to assessment• Topics last three weeks• Activities include indicative timings• Breather week in the middle of the module• Time allowed for reflection and writing in the latter stages• Shared responsibility for social learning• Use the time-planner
Assignment #1: Patchwork Assessment• Four patches based on the study themes• A reflexive commentary that stitches together your patches• Written formatively in order to develop work based on feedback• 5000 words in total (or equivalent)• Deadline 29 April 2013
Assignment #2: Professional Portfolio• Evidence of your professional learning• Written reflective narrative explaining your use of evidence and
how you are demonstrates your development against professional standards
• Underpinned by theoretical concepts from your study• 1500 word narrative + 8-12 pieces of evidence• Deadline 13 May 2013
Full details in Programme Information > Assessment GuidanceFull module marking criteria in the Programme InformationExample assignments are available
Learning technology
Blackboard is the University of Cumbria’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). Use it to access programme information, learning resources, activities and (most importantly) each other via the discussion boards. All PgC participants have access to the Blackboard site.
Pebble+ is a personal e-portfolio system. Only you can access your account. You will use it to collate and store evidence, to write reflectively, and to author your assignments. Assessed work on this module is submitted online through this system.
Online participation
Non enagement = non attendance
Provides powerful opportunity for rich, whole group discussion
Longitudinal dialogue provides time to think
Requires commitment and time management
Some activities prompt online discussion
Discussion boards are open to the whole cohort
Peer learning groups
• Formed in January• All groups have a private
discussion board• It is up to groups to decide how
they will convene• Peer review activity undertaken
with colleagues in your group• Provides peer feedback• Part of Assignment #1: Patchwork
requires group participation• Group tutorials if requested
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