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A Degree that Works

A Degree that Works. Hello . Can academic courses provide students with the practical skills required in the workplace?. Mandy Morrell: University of Northampton | Carole Morrell: University of Northampton. A Degree of Change.

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A Degree that Works

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  1. A Degree that Works Hello  Can academic courses provide students with the practical skills required in the workplace? Mandy Morrell: University of Northampton | Carole Morrell: University of Northampton

  2. A Degree of Change 2012 The Telegraph: Places on degree courses fallen nearly 9% 2012 The Guardian: 7.2% fall in 18 and 19 year old applicants in England between 2012 and 2010 Mandy Morrell: University of Northampton | Carole Morrell: University of Northampton

  3. A Degree of Capacity Bridge the gap: Practical, experience lead work place and theoretical, research driven academic environment Challenge students’ knowledge and understanding in a professional context Mandy Morrell: University of Northampton | Carole Morrell: University of Northampton

  4. A Degree of Employability Enhance students’ employability Aligned curricula to industry and government frameworks Incorporate professional skills and language into curricula design Mandy Morrell: University of Northampton | Carole Morrell: University of Northampton

  5. A Degree of SFIA A common language in IT Setting standards of professionalism in IT UK Government backed Gaining industry recognition Mandy Morrell: University of Northampton | Carole Morrell: University of Northampton

  6. A Degree of Journeys The Times Higher survey: Students value high quality industry linked curriculum Establish clear purpose for content delivered Provide opportunities for growth and maturity Mandy Morrell: University of Northampton | Carole Morrell: University of Northampton

  7. A Degree of Perceived Value Establish awareness of SFIA initiative Identify value attributed First step on the ladder? Out of step? Mandy Morrell: University of Northampton | Carole Morrell: University of Northampton

  8. A Degree of Research Outputs Package new ideas in familiar language Module Task Matrix Bloom’s verb and year/levels of attainment Blooms|SFIA Level Matrix SMART|SFIA level Matrix Flow diagrams Transcript maps Mandy Morrell: University of Northampton | Carole Morrell: University of Northampton

  9. A Degree of Research Impact Establish Legitimacy Change the way curricula are developed Meet skills needs of IT professionals Demonstrate benefits Mandy Morrell: University of Northampton | Carole Morrell: University of Northampton

  10. A Degree of Common Language Design Degrees of Employability Add Value to Student Journey Enhance Employability Address Awareness Goodbye  Mandy Morrell: University of Northampton | Carole Morrell: University of Northampton

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