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1. Creating Common Learning: The contribution of a Student Reference Group New Generation Project Student Reference Group Angie AdamsTracie BrookJustin DayAnne HaywoodNick Le Provost www.commonlearning.net

2. A Student Reference Group? What can involving students in the development of curriculum do for your institution?

3. NGP Student Reference Group

4. Involvement in the New Generation Project • During pilot studies a feedback mechanism was needed in order to develop future curriculum • This consultation process valued the opinions and experiences of students from various professional backgrounds • Provided a true student perspective

5. Examples of our Impact • Unit development – pilot studies • E-assignment handling system – consultation process • Study guides – evaluation and feedback • Staff selection – Inter Professional Co-ordinators

6. Peer Assessment • Integration into Common Learning • Student literature review • Development of the process and tools • Important to include right from the outset • Changing staff attitudes

7. Involving Students • Respect the student experience • Put in what you expect to get out • Provide knowledge of the bigger picture • Challenge students with new ideas

8. Student Qualities • Willing to participate • Responsibility for future students • Desire to make a difference • Variety of backgrounds

9. For Students Involved • Constant challenge to self • Skills acquisition – team work • Insight into curriculum implementation • Benefits for future career

10. Summary “If you want active participation of students in your curriculum then you need active participation of students in the development of your curriculum”