Hi John/Everyone,
Here's the draft slides for a conference I'm presenting at in April.
It *may* be of some use as an orientation. Any good as a start?
Nick
On 28 February 2011 22:22, John Hilsdon <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Hi Nick
>
> ... it sounds good! And I know not everyone may be able to go to a workshop - but offering practical suggestions on the list that folk can simply consider to try/adapt in their various learning development type practices, and suggesting useful readings too - would be great, if you or others feel able to.
>
> For e.g., I'm helping design a new PALS-style scheme in Plymouth, and we intend to get our PALS leaders in groups like 'action learning sets', mixing the disciplines and engaging in the kinds of critically reflexive work I think Nick is promoting ... it's always good to hear suggestions
>
> V best
>
> John
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: learning development in higher education network [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Nick Bowskill
> Sent: 28 February 2011 22:11
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> Subject: Re: STEM First Year Experience
>
> Hi Christine,
> I think you already know about Shared Thinking and collective
> reflection? At University of Glasgow we have used it for induction,
> transition and mentoring. We've implemented it for Maths, Computing
> Science and Psychology. We've also implemented it elsewhere for Health
> Sciences and work-placements at new universities.
>
> In terms of non-traditional backgrounds, at one new university it
> included ex-professional footballers and mature students changing
> careers; at the ancient university it included overseas students from
> Europe and beyond. It also included students from a variety of ethnic
> backgrounds. Indeed diversity is the driver of Shared Thinking
> because, as a process, it seeks to generate multiple perspectives from
> reflective dialogue and make them public as a resource.
>
> We think Shared Thinking is a wholesale shift away from induction with
> tutors-as-presenters to tutors-as-listeners. We have empirical data to
> support this view of Induction (and placement-based learning) as a
> highly social process of whole-group enquiry. The web site below has
> more and I'm happy to answer any questions.
>
> I'm running an experiential workshop next week. That's fully booked
> now. I'd be happy to run another if there was further interest and an
> available venue.
>
> Best wishes,
> Nick
>
> Nicholas Bowskill,
> Faculty of Education,
> University of Glasgow
>
> Shared Thinking - Reflective Practice at the Collective Level
>
> Web Site: http://www.sharedthinking.info
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> On 28 February 2011 13:22, Christine Keenan <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>> Dear everyone
>>
>> As part of the National HE STEM Programme, I am working with others in the
>> south west region on two new one year projects - one looking at Transition
>> and Induction to STEM programmes and the other looking at the role of Peer
>> Assisted Learning for first year students studying STEM programmes. To make
>> this even more interesting, we will have a particular focus on the
>> experience of students from non traditional backgrounds.
>>
>> Although these two projects have a south-west region focus, we are keen to
>> draw in experience, ideas, examples of practice, etc from the wider sector
>> to inform and guide the work we will be doing.
>>
>> We have just set up a new jiscmail group called STEM-SW-FYE in order to
>> bring together a network of people who have an interest in transition and
>> induction,and peer assisted learning. We are particularly keen to encourage
>> new members who have experience of working with STEM programmes.
>>
>> During the project we will be holding a number of regional seminars and
>> again, although these will be based in the SW region, we will welcome others
>> from the wider sector to share their ideas and experiences with us on these
>> two important aspects of the first year experience.
>>
>> We would like to invite members of the LDHEN list to join STEM-SW-FYE and
>> join in the discussions.
>>
>> More information about the two projects will be given on the project
>> web-site in due course. Meanwhile, If you have an interest in these topics,
>> please join us! We already have support from a number of STEM related
>> organisations but if you think of anyone who may be interested but not
>> already on the LDHEN list, then do feel free to pass this message on to
>> them.
>>
>> Do get in touch with me if you would like any further information.
>>
>> Best wishes
>> Chris
>>
>>
>>
>> Christine Keenan FHEA
>>
>> Learning and Teaching Fellow
>>
>> School of Design, Engineering & Computing
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>> Bournemouth University
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> Nicholas Bowskill,
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> University of Glasgow
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> Shared Thinking - Reflective Practice at the Collective Level
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> Web Site: http://www.sharedthinking.info
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University of Glasgow
Shared Thinking - Reflective Practice at the Collective Level
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