I do agree with Ann White that there is a fine balance between the
implicit and the explicit.
However,I'm sorry but I have to say that I am concerned when I hear
academics talking of 'lack of trust' and control by
university/QAA/etc. I personally - and professionally - think that
trust has nothing at all to do with it. I think the issue is one of a
need for transparency - so that all contributors/stakeholders, etc
(especially students) know what the expectations are - a bit like
knowing the rules of the game you are playing and how you can win.
As a relatively newcomer to the HE sector (from FE ) I have found it
very concerning that different academics have different
expectations/understandings of what the levels (1 - 4 and upwards)
actually are. From my viewpoint,I think there is a real danger that
students could be very confused.
On the otherhand, I do agree that there is a need to ensure that QAA
doesn't close down academic leadership, etc.
Back to that balance again!
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