Learning and Teaching at Northampton

Professor Ale ArmelliniDr Rachel Maxwell

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Overview

1. Getting to know you2. Conceptualisations of teaching3. University of Northampton strategy4. Quality Enhancement at Northampton5. ChANGE – Graduate Attributes6. Staff Development – a Needs Based Approach7. Q&A

Transforming lives, inspiring change

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Responsive-reactive

Radical-innovative

Developmental-incremental

Good practice based on identified needs & evidence

Innovative ideas

backed up by evidence

of needFrom niche to mainstream

enhancement

Innovative approaches aligned with

organisational culture and

needs

Quality enhancement

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Quality Enhancement at Northampton

Responsive-reactiveData-driven

Radical-innovative

Pilots with higher risk

Developmental-incrementalPractice-based, reflective, low-risk

From niche to mainstream

enhancement

Quality Enhancement at Northampton

ChANGE

The University of Northampton is committed to developing knowledgeable graduates, who are socially responsible, digitally proficient and highly employable global citizens - the Changemakers of the future.

Understanding Self-DirectionSelf-DirectionOn completion of Level 6, our students use evidence, analysis and critical reflection to achieve and encourage others to generate positive, values-driven impact for themselves and their communities.

LeadershipStudents are responsible and accountable decision makers, who apply strategies to inspire others and secure commitment to effect sustainable change.

Self-ManagementStudents reflect on and evaluate their skills, take responsibility for their learning and proactively plan for personal and professional continuous development.

UKPSF Dimensions of Practice

Areas of Activity

Professional Values

Core Knowledge

UKPSF Dimensions of Practice

What I do

What I stand forWhat I know

The BPSFÁreas de atividade

Valores profissionais

Conhecimento núcleo

Meeting Staff Development Needs

Identified Staff Need• I am new to teaching in HE. Where do I

start?

• I need to improve student retention. How can I help my students succeed?

• I need to develop my skills for online / distance learning – Help!

Workshop• HE Survival Plus

• Personal Academic Tutors Supporting Student Success

• Collaborative Learning Experiences Online (CLEO)

Practical Courses

(‘New Teacher’)

< Level 7

EdD modules

Level 8

Associate Fellow

Senior Fellow

EdD

Peer ReviewMentoring

Scholarship

Level 8

Practical courses: (new and existing

staff), aligned with UKPSF

< Level 7

Fellow

PGCAP60 credits

Level 7

HEA recognition

Qualifications

Development in:

Mentoring, Leadership,

Policy, Research Supervision, etc

(new and existing staff), aligned with

UKPSF

Level 7

CAIeRO (Course Re-design Workshop)

blueprint

storyboard

prototype

check realityreview

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Plan + action

Why: to design a great course, fast

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The resource is not the course

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Content dump vs learning pathwayTrawl through stuff vs use a scaffoldHidden learning outcomes vs explicit alignmentChaos vs structurePush content vs engageUpload vs designResource vs courseDeliver vs teach

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