ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY Academic and Quality Systems Office – Quality Assurance Division Annual Monitoring of Delivery in 2004/05 Examples of Good and Innovative Practice Faculty Example of Good & Innovative Practice Programme Arts, Law and Social Sciences An external examiner commented: ‘Last year I reported on the advances made in overcoming the traditional divide between the modes of teaching and learning in critical/theoretical work on the one hand and applied/production work on the other. It seems to me that this concern has become even more central and other programmes in the university with this combination of elements might usefully benefit from the good practice of Film and Communication. On a very ‘concrete’ level, the booklet entitled Guidelines on the Practice and Presentation of Work in Communication Studies and Film Studies offers an excellent model of what should be presented to students at the beginning of their course and it would be interesting to see how this guide compares with others produced in the University.’ The documented involvement of many part-time staff in general staff development, scholarly activity and external examinerships was recognised as a point of excellence by the British Council Inspection and clearly enhances the quality of delivery on this programme. The English & Writing Programme area is nationally recognised for its innovative assessment methods in this subject discipline. The External comments on student assessment, which is both formative, in seminar discussion and oral presentations and summative, in essays and exams: ‘The school has been, historically, in the forefront of developments in assessment methods, most specifically in terms of oral presentation, and clearly delivers a varied portfolio of outcomes.’ This is therefore Communication, Film & Media Annual Monitoring of Delivery in 2004/05 Programme Leader Pat Coyle Contact Details English as a Foreign Language Sarah Schechter sarah.schechter@anglia.ac.uk ext 2018 English and Writing John Gardner j.gardner@anglia.ac.uk ext 2266 1 p.coyle@anglia.ac.uk ext 2021 Examples of Good and Innovative Practice (cont’d) Arts, Law and Social Sciences (cont’d) highlighted as best practice in teaching, learning and assessment that could be taken up within Anglia Ruskin and other universities. The external examiner’s report for Philosophy highlights the delivery model for ‘Theories in Practice’ (EDP2995) as best practice in teaching, learning and assessment that could be taken up within Anglia Ruskin and other universities. The use of pre-[Departmental] Assessment Panel meetings. This also includes an External Assessors’ meeting which is seen as extremely important in : Permitting externals to give an early indication of issues that may feature in their reports and to identify any concerns at an early stage so that they can be addressed before the following academic year; Providing a forum for discussion enabling Externals to obtain prompt answers to their questions; Making Externals feel part of a large team covering several contiguous disciplines; Providing a forum in which new Externals can exchange views with those who have been working with the department for 3-4 years, thereby facilitating the knowledge and any mentoring that may be required. The use of a range of assessment instruments, including portfolios well suited to the achievement of learning outcomes. The use of WebCT for teaching delivery of modules particularly for part-time students (which was complimented by the external examiner). The continued development of the integration of musical teaching, learning and practice The Programme Leader…sends emails to Drama students, alerting them to performances, events, developmental opportunities and research projects Annual Monitoring of Delivery in 2004/05 Humanities Clarissa Campbell Orr c.c.orr@anglia.ac.uk ext 2098 Languages and Intercultural Studies Sarah Fitt s.j.fitt@anglia.ac.uk ext 2061 Law (Professional Courses) Julia Ramsay j.k.ramsay@anglia.ac.uk ext 2468 Music Alan Rochford Performing Arts Gianna Bouchard alan.rochford@anglia.ac.uk ext 2353 g.bouchard@anglia.ac.uk ext 2016 Languages and Intercultural Studies 2 Examples of Good and Innovative Practice (cont’d) Arts, Law and Social Sciences (cont’d) Ashcroft International Business School beyond the scope of their taught degree programme. This might not seem a radical innovation but the use of email communication with students beyond narrowly functional areas of information seems a commendable way of building community spirit and enlarging the concepts of HE study. The use of patchwork texts as a form of assessment was highlighted by the External Examiner. This could contribute to the wider discussion in Anglia Ruskin about this method of assessment and good practice in its use. Employer representation on pathway committees (CIPFA) Expansion of CIPFA alumni links via a sponsored dinner Analysis of past scripts (with permission from the students concerned) during their induction programme to give them a guide to the standards expected at masters level. Cross-campus scrutiny group to review assignments and examination papers prior to sending to the externals. The group checked assessments against MDFs for clarity of exposition and for the possibility of overlap in content. It is expected that this will not only improve the quality of work sent to externals but also enhance the quality of the student experience. Moderation days held each semester. These were used to moderate scripts from partner centres. It also acted as a forum to discuss with partner centres, any issues from the past semester programme, share good practice and to plan the next semester delivery. The international partner scripts are also included in the moderation process and…any substantive issues are conveyed to them by email or by the teams from Anglia Ruskin who visit the international partners on at least two occasions a year . Annual Monitoring of Delivery in 2004/05 Social Sciences Shaun Le Boutillier s.p.leboutillier@anglia.ac.uk ext 2242 Professional Programmes Professional Programmes Postgraduate Programmes John Webb John.webb@anglia.ac.uk ext 6860 Jon Salkeld j.salkeld@anglia.ac.uk ext 6855 Undergraduate Programmes Glyn Burton glyn.burton@anglia.ac.uk ext 2481 Undergraduate Programmes 3 Examples of Good and Innovative Practice (cont’d) Ashcroft International Business School (cont’d) Education Areas of good practice identified by the QAA report for FdA Hospitality Management: The flexibility within a coherently structured curriculum for each centre to respond to the regional variations in employers’ requirements; The ability of partner colleges to develop particular links with employers which add to the currency and provide innovation; The use of action learning sets to facilitate student self-managed learning. Ongoing induction programme to include library input. SAM in Trinidad introduced a ‘buddy/mentor’ scheme where appropriate third year students worked with ‘weaker’ year one and two students on study skills and possible approaches to past assessments, including working through previous examination papers with them. BA/HND Tourism and Leisure piloted a first year Personal Development Planning module. Feedback from students was considered to be excellent and the module was selected as a case study on the HE academy website. The external examiner for Post Compulsory Education commented on the innovative approaches to ‘portfolio’ assessment developed by the e-learning modules. The external examiner for Ultraversity commented on an example of good practice ‘that is particularly well matured and could be implemented in a number of areas for many students following traditional face-to-face or blended courses. It is the facilitation of learning communities through the consistent and supported use of FirstClass. With traditional face-to-face courses the added dimension of student-student and student-tutor interaction can enrich and raise the standards of learning and teaching.’ Annual Monitoring of Delivery in 2004/05 Undergraduate Programmes Glyn Burton glyn.burton@anglia.ac.uk ext 2481 Undergraduate Programmes Undergraduate Programmes Undergraduate Programmes Continuing Ed Powell Professional Development/Post Compulsory Education (CPD/CPE) Ultraversity (Learning Sharon Waller Technology/Research) 4 e.p.powell@anglia.ac.uk ext 3540 s.l.waller@anglia.ac.uk ext 2583 Examples of Good and Innovative Practice (cont’d) Education (cont’d) Institute of Health and Social Care The close links with Hays, a national agency for early years recruitment (one outcome being a student award for achievement). An external examiner has highlighted that within the Community Specialist Practice Framework ‘the internal moderation process for practice modules which fully involves practice teachers is excellent practice.’ An External Examiner has highlighted that Student review Panels are good practice. ‘They allow careful and consistent consideration of student issues which may be affecting performance. Institutional recognition of this through a formal reporting mechanism would be helpful.’ This process was borne out of considerable work undertaken by the Directors of Studies within the former schools working together with their senior administrative colleagues in developing and implementing a process of student review which ensured consistency and parity across the former two schools, now the IHSC. The process continues under the coordination of the Director of Studies for student experience within the IHSC who chairs all of the student review panels. External Examiners have welcomed the opportunity to discuss student issues ensuring they meet their respective PSB requirements as well as those required by the university quality assurance processes. The continued use of the Inquiry Based Learning approach which is innovative, stimulates discussion and allows students to develop core skills such as problem solving. As evidenced by students, it allows ‘freedom to research areas of interest’ encourages students to take ‘responsibility for your own learning’ and allows the opportunity for ‘working as a team’. The Job Fair is well attended by future employers and students is extremely valuable in preparing students for their careers, at a relevant point in the final year of the programme. Annual Monitoring of Delivery in 2004/05 Combined Honours and Early Years Margaret Hutt m.h.hutt@anglia.ac.uk ext 3544 Primary Care, Public Health and Social Policy(Essex) Cynthia Hart c.t.hart@anglia.ac.uk ext 4512 Frances Weeley f.weeley@anglia.ac.uk ext 4127 Primary Care, Public Health and Social Policy(Essex) Pre-registration Adult Branch Pre-registration Adult Branch 5 Examples of Good and Innovative Practice (cont’d) Institute of Health and Social Care (cont’d) The close collaboration with academic, clinical staff and the Workforce Development Confederation. The Practice Education Facilitators are closely involved in curriculum development, theory-practice development and work closely with Link Lecturers. The introduction of an Interprofessional Educational component to the Pre-Registration Nursing curriculum. The introduction of an overall programme leader and a management group who are able to ensure good practice is shared with all branches and which also ensures consistency across the four branches of the programme. The Annual Student Conference and the Annual Student and Registered Practitioners joint conference which continues to be positively evaluated by students year on year. This was also commended by the NMC visitors in their report following their visit made in early 2005; Taught sessions which are delivered with service users and carers. The NMC visitors commended the involvement of users and carers in teaching, assessment and curriculum review. In particular, for providing placements for students in Special Schools, with families who have children with learning disabilities and with adults living in the community settings. External examiners commended a number of the processes that underpin work on the social work degree, in particular: Observation Placement module which is ‘producing excellent results and evidencing a sound introduction for students to the social work role. The AM subcommittee proposed that this module be considered across the IHSC i.e. for utilisation within Pre-Registration Nursing; The Reflective Learning module was commended for its innovation and its achievement of good results in terms of imaginative and creative thinking; The development of a systematic involvement of service Annual Monitoring of Delivery in 2004/05 Pre-registration Adult Branch Frances Weeley f.weeley@anglia.ac.uk ext 4127 Pre-registration Learning Disability and Post-registration Mental Health and Learning Disability Pre-registration Learning Disability and Post-registration Mental Health and Learning Disability Jill Toocaram j.m.toocaram@anglia.ac.uk ext 4935 Social Work and Social Care Andrew Maynard (Essex) Bridget McKeigue (Cambridge) a.a.maynard@anglia.ac.uk ext 4749 b.m.mckeigue@anglia.ac.uk ext 2367 Pre-registration Adult Branch Pre-registration Adult Branch 6 Examples of Good and Innovative Practice (cont’d) Institute of Health and Social Care (cont’d) Science and Technology users and carers in the qualifying programme. At CCN, the production of a Field Bulletin/Newsletter to ensure feedback to students. Innovative assessments utilised within the programme i.e. taped interactions and concept maps; the Palliative Care pathway had been particularly singled out for praise on more than one occasion regarding the curriculum, the assessment design and support for students. The mid-semester review by students who formally reflect on their learning in week 6 so that changes can be made to their experience during the semester to increase their chances of a successful outcome. Study abroad opportunities, which are affordable to the students and accessible. Collaborative assessments with Local Authorities. Collaboration with outside organisations to provide sponsorship for bursaries and prizes for students WebCT support for standard module delivery: The learning contract for the 3rd year dissertation has been successful and together with the new marking template continues to improve transparency and objectivity in assessment. Externals have identified this as a contributory factor to a high standard of work. Collaborative delivery with Industry (CISCO). The students receive the benefit pf the CISCO programme which presents an online server based learning experience which complements that of other modules. Externals have praised this scheme for its innovative practical experience and skills testing. Annual Monitoring of Delivery in 2004/05 Andrew Maynard (Essex) Bridget McKeigue (Cambridge)+ Pat Brown a.a.maynard@anglia.ac.uk ext 4749 b.m.mckeigue@anglia.ac.uk ext 2367 p.a.brown@anglia.ac.uk ext 4157 Surveying Michael Betts m.j.betts@anglia.ac.uk ext 3467 Architecture and Planning Gil Lewis g.lewis@anglia.ac.uk ext 3218 Computer Science Ian Oxford Computing Rob Jennings i.oxford@anglia.ac.uk ext 2324 r.l.jennings@anglia.ac.uk ext 3378 Long Term Conditions and Older People, Post-registration Computing 7