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1. Negotiated & Work-Based Learning at the University of Teesside Dr Ruth Helyer & Dr Elaine Hooker
Centre for Lifelong Learning
University of Teesside, UK
2. Negotiated & Work-Based Learning University of Teesside
Negotiated Learning Programme
Experience – work, paid, voluntary, life
AP(E)L – experiential
AP(C)L – certificated
3. Degree Structure Honours degree = 360 credits
120 at each of three progressive levels.
Programme offers advanced standing
Potentially 300 credits
3 levels
8 years
4. Building Blocks One module = 10 credits
Generic core modules
Appropriate modules from academic schools
Work-based projects
5. The APEL Process Make Your Experience Count
Associate Student status
4 taught sessions
Personal tutorials
Self-directed study
Assessed by portfolio of evidence
Plus reflective essay
6. Titles BA (Hons)/MA Graphic Design
BA (Hons)/MA Professional Studies in Education
BA (Hons)/MA Humanities
BSc (Hons)/MSc Social Studies
BSc (Hons)/MSc Psychological Studies
BSc (Hons)/MSc Sports Studies
BSc (Hons)/MSc Combined Sciences
BSc (Hons)/MSc Engineering Studies
BSc (Hons)/MSc Health and Social Care Studies
BA (Hons)/MA Business
BA (Hons)/MA Business Management
7. Initial Modules Make Your Experience Count – 10 credits Level 1 or 2
Runs every semester – two enrolment opportunities
Returning to Learning – 10 credits Level 1
Information Skills in the Learning Resource Centre (library)– 10 credits Level 1
8. Other Options
Modules from other HE providers
Parts of courses
Courses from work at HE level
9. Core Modules Independent Programme Planning (includes Learning Agreement) -10 credits at each level (as appropriate)
Personal Development Plan – 10 credits at levels 1 & 2 (as appropriate)
Continuing Professional Development – 10 credits Level 3
Reflective Essay (part of assessment for all the above)
Research Methods – 20 credits at Level 2 or 3
10. Cost Ł100 per 10 credit module
Credits for previous learning, either experiential or certificated are free – this is under review
11. Support?
Personal tutor
Academic tutor
Dedicated scheme administrator
Summer University
Blackboard (web-based platform)
ODL route?
12. Typical Student?
Business Professionals
Teaching Professionals (including Assistants, Mentors, Technicians, Learning Ambassadors)
Engineers
Police Officers
Health Care Professionals
Case Studies of recent/current students.
13. July 2005, FACE Conference, Cork Dr Ruth Helyer , Work-Based & Negotiated Learning Manager
Centre for Lifelong Learning
University Of Teesside
Borough Road
Middlesbrough
TS1 3BA
UK
(01642) 384268
r.helyer@tees.ac.uk
14. APEX-Aimhigher Funded Project Accredited Pathways to Excellence
Aim: to identify & accredit in-company training at HE level
To assist employers with staff development
Embedding good practice within the larger University
15. What is accreditation? The formal recognition of achievements of an individual, linked to an internal or external standard.
We utilise this process to approve credit for work based learning through company training programmes.
16. Outcomes include: Research national best practice
Assessment of accreditation procedures
Engagement with other departments, HE institutions and FE partner colleges
Direct application of an accreditation service in the private, public and voluntary sectors
17. Specific targets are: In-company activity where 50 learners receive University of Teesside or partner FE college accreditation
20 learners progress to further study at university or college
Accreditation of training programmes delivered by 5 private sector companies in the Tees Valley, including at least one in Darlington
18. A year long project To be completed by July 2005, undertaken in the Tees Valley, North East of England
19. Traditionally An area of heavy industry, iron & steel making, shipbuilding and chemicals
Still significant in the local economy but there has been major shift in employment terms
20. Manufacturing industries now represent below 15% of all employment
Whilst the service sector is responsible for over 77% (ONS)
21. Region also: Has above the national average number of people of working age with no qualifications
Compares favourably with lower qualification levels but fares poorly at higher level qualifications
22. Three methods to give credit for in-company training programmes: Accreditation of prior learning – APL either experiential or certificated
Mapping university level descriptors to training programme outcomes with appropriate assessment and quality assurance
Provide programmes with credit built in
23. Costs Secured funding means that we can offer consultation free of charge (at the moment)
This acts as an extra incentive for company involvement
For future practice a fee structure will be developed
24. Main selling points to employers: Development of staff
Learning through work
Research active employees
Well informed, innovative staff
Company learning culture to enhance the skills of staff
Customised training programmes that carry credit
Networking
25. Types of companies involved: A local retail food company with convenience stores and supermarkets
Several local borough councils
A local Port Authority
Two local engineering companies (one in Darlington)
A primary health care trust
Two local training providers
A newspaper and media company
The local community football project
A local SureStart group
A local mineral mining company
26. Work Based Learning requires: Support
Progression
Welcoming educational institutions
Some kind of distance learning provision
Flexible programmes with relevant assessment
27. Thank you for listeningJuly 2005, Face Conference, CorkDr Elaine HookerCentre for Lifelong LearningUniversity of TeessideBorough RoadMiddlesbroughTS1 3BA(01642) 384265e.hooker@tees.ac.uk