PREELFrom Pedagogic Research to Embedded
e-learning
SUMMER MEETING19 July 2007
Summer programme
Introductions Module projects’ presentations (5 min each) Next steps Discussion
EFPS and PREEL: new core MA modulesTheory and Policy in Education: An introduction
Understanding Education Research
Extensive opportunities for collaboration
Pedagogical templates used to consider online elements
Online elements: online admin, key readings, additional online tasks
and support (SIGs and other groups)
Theory & Policy module: further developments
streamlining additional online tasks; integrating tasks with formative and
summative assessment tasks; extending role of SIG facilitators
Understanding Education Research module: further developments
online reflective log (formative assessment); VLE familiarisation during
introductory day conference; extending role of SIG facilitators
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BEFORE AFTER
Delivery 4 week course with 4 x full day, face to face workshops, small online component
8 week course with online activities before, between and after 4 x day workshops (10-4pm)
Activities All activities take part in classroomPaper based activities
Only group activities take part in the classroom. Individual and group activities take place onlineComputer based activities
VLE VLE used as supporting discussion forum
VLE used as integral part of course, for group work, interactive activities and discussion forum
Evaluation Evaluation form at end of course
Evaluation form at end of courseOnline ‘Think aloud’ discussion forum with question promptReturn to pre-course thoughts/ learning objectives
MSc core module ‘Research Synthesis for policy and practice’
Outstanding Issues: Increasing accessibility? Support for tutors?
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ICT PGCE Preel project
On-going assessment and professional reflection supported by weekly blog
PEER SHARED
E-portfolio for assignments and school based tasks
TUTOR/BT ONLY
Design and build assessment task on-line
PUBLIC
BTs publish evidence for QTS standards
PEER SHARED
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Progress on the Training for Development Education module
This module will be run over 2 terms in Spring / Summer 2008. Achievements so far: Outline of the basic content of the module, aims, learning outcomes etc
and draft module proposal Agreement on where the module will be located (temporarily) for next
academic year. Matters unresolved Validation process still to be completed. Detailed planning of the individual online activities.Comments on Preel project activities Blogging - this has been difficult due to the sensitive nature of negotiations
around the module. Using the resources – this will become more central to the process once
we get to the detail of the activities that will be completed by students online.
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Secondary PGCE
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Choral conducting, leadership and communication MA module
Embedding and complementing f2f teaching with a VLE element
Video recording – uploading and reviewing material of f2f sessions
Uploading video recording of students’ professional context conducting situations for review and reflection
Group reviews of professional development through Bb and preparation for evaluation and assessment
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Online research methods ICT in Education, Maths Education, Science Education
Existing teaching reviewed Commonalities identified Relationship between teaching and readings
Areas of difference Critique? Skills development? Forms of assessment (essay, proposal) Still negotiating...
Specific issues Interpreting the 80% attendance requirement Required not-for-credit portfolios
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Problem Based Learning
A PREELvoyage of discovery PH
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Professional Practice (Primary PGCE)
Tutors
Students Mentors
Placement Students
Observation(10 days)
▪ Log of experiences reporting on what they have seen in their schools▪ Students ask questions to tutors
Autumn school experience
▪ Student to share pro-formas they use or they just have available for others to try.▪ Students ask questions
Spring school experience
▪ Students to share successful strategies they have used in managing whole classes ▪ MFL students to share their experiences abroad.
Summer school experience
▪ Students to share ideas on assessment (particularly, strategies for assessing students while teaching in the classroom)
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Foundations in Science Education
• Module appears to be approved.• Mixed mode• Meetings with Tim
– Pedagogic planner– Module planner– 1st session intro: rules for online discourse– Designing online tasks; monitored by two
tutors– Possible e-portfolio
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Principles and practices of Development Education
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Discussion…
NEXT STEPS…
Validation processes / modules start (September/October)
Staff development: workshop on Peer observation for practitioner development (September)
Evaluation – current interviews Dissemination:
– Blogs– Special Issue Reflecting Education Journal
Reporting to HEA : end of September Next PREEL meeting: October/November