Excellent!
Can we set up a working party?
Best
Sandra
John Hilsdon wrote:
> I agree ... Sandra's outline sounds like just the kind of practice-based model we could all benefit from!
>
> John
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: learning development in higher education network [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Ann Barlow
> Sent: 04 March 2009 09:45
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Training & flexibility
>
>
> Great idea, Sandra.
> I would just add that each individual would be assigned a mentor - this is a model used by the AUA Certificate in Professional Practice.
>
> All the best,
>
> Ann
>
>
> Mrs Ann Barlow
> Head of Skills Training and Development
> Faculty of Humanities
> Devonshire House
> Ext: 50298
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: learning development in higher education network [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Sandra Sinfield
> Sent: 04 March 2009 09:23
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Training & flexibility
>
> It would be great to develop some sort of training programme in which we could participate for our own CPD. I was hoping that the LearnHigher initiative would have allowed us to develop such a scheme shared across our diverse institutions - and perhaps that is still possible across the even more diverse institutions that constitute LDHEN.
>
> At the same time, I agree with those who have warned that we should not be too prescriptive in these managerialst times!
>
> A Project based programme:
> I like the idea of a project based set of qualifications wherein the individual creates their own programme based on their own interests.
>
> Each year we all de facto follow a development avenue in our practice - it would be excellent if we could develop that into an action (research) qualification - perhaps even to EdPhil level - and validated through ALDinHE!
>
> Thus each year we could:
> * identify an area of exploration (EBL, Alternative assessments, Mentoring colleagues, Diversity, Blended learning, Write to Learn...)
> * access resources (that we in LDHEN could share via the ALDinHE website)
> * optional - participate in an on-line reading and/or writing group to support each other
> * carry out the action research
> * reflect
> * produce conference paper/presentation
> * submit for validation ...
>
> How's that for an alternative assessment model?
>
> Best,
> Sandra
>
>
> Becka Currant wrote:
>
>
>>Hi Angela
>>
>>
>>
>>This is an interesting question. I haven't had any formal training per
>>se but do hold formal qualifications in teaching, training and careers
>>guidance which have informed my professional work. I have also
>>undertaken a number of informal courses in counselling skills,
>>transactional analysis, NLP, coaching etc which have helped too.
>>Obviously for new staff we try and structure their induction
>>appropriately too to take into account previous experience etc.
>>
>>
>>
>>ALDinHE are currently pulling together a structure for a professional
>>'learning development' qualification. This would be available at
>>different levels depending on experience (certificate, diploma,
>>Masters
>>etc) and which would reflect the skills set individuals need to
>>acquire, develop and enhance to fulfil their roles effectively. Moving
>>this forward is my responsibility and I am hoping to have some time to
>>focus more on it after Easter.
>>
>>
>>
>>Best wishes
>>
>>
>>
>>Becka
>>
>>
>>
>>Becka Currant
>>Head of Learner Development and Student Engagement Learner Development
>>Unit University of Bradford
>>BD7 1DP
>>Tel: 00 44 1274 23 6821
>>Mob: 00 44 7917 241214 (1739 internally)
>>Email: [log in to unmask]
>>
>>www.brad.ac.uk/lss/learnerdevelopment
>>www.brad.ac.uk/developme
>>
>>http://developme.ning.com
>>
>>
>>
>>*From:* learning development in higher education network
>>[mailto:[log in to unmask]] *On Behalf Of *Angela Morelli
>>*Sent:* 03 March 2009 11:25
>>*To:* [log in to unmask]
>>*Subject:* Training
>>
>>
>>
>>Dear All,
>>
>>
>>
>>I work as a study skills adviser at the University of Wales, Newport
>>and am doing a bit of research on training in the study skills field.
>>I was wondering if any of you, in similar posts, had any specific
>>training for your jobs.
>>
>>
>>
>>Kind regards,
>>
>>
>>
>>Angela
>>
>>
>>
>>Dr Angela Morelli
>>
>>Study Zone Adviser / Cynghorydd Cymorth Astudio
>>
>>Learning and Information Services / Gwasanaethau Dysgu a Gwybodaeth
>>
>>University of Wales, Newport / Prifysgol Cymru, Casnewydd
>>
>>Caerleon Campus / Campws Caerllion
>>
>>Lodge Road / Heol y Porthdy
>>
>>Newport / Casnewydd
>>
>>NP18 3QT
>>
>>
>>
>>Caerleon Telephone/ Caerllion Rhif ffôn: +44 (0) 1633 432109
>>
>>Allt-yr-yn Telephone/ Allt-yr-ynn Rhif ffôn: +44 (0) 1633 432357
>>
>>LIS/GDG Fax/Ffacs: +44 (0) 1633 432920
>>
>>Minicom: +44 (0) 1633 432245
>>
>>Email/E-bost: [log in to unmask]
>>
>>Website/Safle we: http://www.newport.ac.uk
>>
>>http://lis.newport.ac.uk/
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
--
Sandra Sinfield
University Teaching Fellow
_______________________________________________________________________
Coordinator LDU & LearnHigher CETL www.learnhigher.ac.uk
LC-M10 London Metropolitan University, 236-250 Holloway Road, N7 6PP.
(020) 7 133 4045
www.londonmet.ac.uk/ldu
_______________________________________________________________________
Companies Act 2006 : http://www.londonmet.ac.uk/companyinfo
|