developing he tutors within the fe system. weds 30 april 2008 two new masters level modules. two new...
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Developing HE tutors within the FE system
Weds 30 April 2008
Two new Masters Level modules
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Two new module options developed for inclusion on the MA in Professional Development will run again in 2008-09
The modules are also offered as stand alone 30 credit M level CPD awards
The modules are specifically designed for HE in FE staff
Modules will be free for staff teaching within the Consortium and there is funding for some remission from teaching
Developing HE tutors within the FE system
Weds 30 April 2008
Why new Masters Level modules?
Background:• FE provides ‘10% of HE and teach one in nine of the undergraduate population’ (Foster, 2005)
• Almost 94,900 students (f/t and p/t equally) enrolled on HE programmes at 260 FE colleges in 2005/06 (QAA)
• Of students enrolled on HE in FE programmes in 2005/06: 19% studied education
• Target of 50% 18-30 year olds in HE by year 2010 – much of extra activity will be in FE
Developing HE tutors within the FE system
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Why new Masters Level modules?Aims:
• To address findings from QAA and Ofsted
• To support development of centres for HE excellence in FE colleges
• To provide support for action research and scholarly activity
• To disseminate Consortium research findings
• To support the professionalisation of the post-compulsory teaching workforce
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QAA 2006 review of HE delivered in FE
• 10% of reviews resulted in one or more judgements of failing quality re learning opportunities
• Development of students’ intellectual, cognitive skills presents a significant challenge
• Little time for staff to keep abreast of subject developments, difficult to keep up to date
• Colleges have a major challenge to raise profile and understanding of HE internally
The modules address review issues
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Ofsted : key issues from inspection of ITTfor FE 2005-06 (NAB)
• Quality of the practice element often inadequate
• Problems with mentoring
• Insufficient development of subject specific teaching skills
• Problems with minimum core
• Trainees’ individual needs often unmet
The modules address Ofsted issues
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Centres for HE excellence in FE colleges
FE reform includes:
• Development of centres for HE excellence in FE colleges – high priority for HEFCE funding• Discontinuation of HE provision where colleges are not delivering to standard
Evidence based CPD at M level for FE staff delivering HE will support colleges wishing to achieve centre for HE excellence status
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Research and scholarly activity
It is expected that an HE teacher will demonstrate:
• Commitment to incorporating the process and outcomes of relevant research, scholarship and/or professional practice
It is expected that an HE teacher will be able to:
• Integrate scholarship, research and professional activities with teaching and supporting learning
(HEA Professional Standards)
The modules support these objectives
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Consortium for PCET research findings
Research findings support the effective development of evidence-based HE in FE practice in relation to:
• Retention and achievement
• Equality and diversity
• Communities of practice
• The observation of teaching
The modules address these issues
Developing HE tutors within the FE system
Weds 30 April 2008
The professionalisation of the post-compulsory teaching workforce
The modules support fulfilment of the annual 30 hour CPD requirement for teachers in the sector. The twomodules are:
• Delivering HE in FE
• Developing evidence-based PCET teacher education practice
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‘Delivering HE in FE’
This module addresses:
• The role of FE colleges in delivering HE – widening participation and learning
• Approaches to the assessment of HE delivered in FE
• Creating an HE ethos (including the development of higher level skills, and undertaking research and scholarly activity)
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‘Developing evidence-based PCET teacher education practice’
This module addresses:
• Teacher education and teacher educators in the LSS – research findings
• The place of theory in ITT
• How people learn (including a look at the ‘tall tales’ of learning )
• Enhancing equality and diversity
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Module evaluations 2007-08
“This was a very well planned and delivered course – directly relevant to my teaching and related activities …”
“At a departmental level I will use a lot of the ideas”
“Loads of ideas, excellent resources – loved the handouts, thought provoking …”
“As a learning champion for the college, I can disseminate knowledge/information cross-college …it has been a ‘quality’ session”
“I was worried about having to attend on a Saturday, but each session was worth the journey”
Developing HE tutors within the FE system
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Further details
Attendance: Four Saturdays, including induction, plus tutorials by negotiation (per module)
Venue: University of Huddersfield, Lockside Building
Tutor: Penny Noel [email protected]
Contact: Anne-Marie McCullagh (Course Administrator)Tel: 01484 478293 [email protected]
Developing HE tutors within the FE system