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Northumbria Conference 2008: A World of Difference? 9 th September. Theme: Equality and Diversity. Paper title: From contextualisation, embedding and mapping to integration and transferability: Stage 2 of developing the CEM Model.
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Northumbria Conference 2008: A World of Difference?9th September.Theme: Equality and Diversity.Paper title: From contextualisation, embedding and mapping to integration and transferability: Stage 2 of developing the CEM Model. Dr Diane Sloan Newcastle Business School Elizabeth Porter ELC diane.sloan@northumbria.ac.ukelizabeth.porter@northumbria.ac.uk
Structure of the presentation • Nature of the problem • Development of the CEM Model • Value of the CEM Model • Development of the CEM strategic framework
1. Nature of the problem • Low student attendance on ASk • Lack of student engagement • Little/no liaison with subject specialists
2. Development of the CEM Model • Delivery of ASk support: Contextualisation Embedding Mapping • BALEAP Conference, November, 2006. • HEA Business, Management, Accountancy and Finance Conference Aston 2nd-4th May, 2007. • HEA Business, Management, Accountancy and Finance Conference, Edinburgh, April, 2008. • IJME Journal Publication, 2008. • Red Guide – Paper 46 – The CEM Model - Contextualising In-sessional Language and Study Skills Support for International and EU students. • HEA Annual Conference, Harrogate, 1-3rd July, 2008
Contextualisation The CEM Model The CEM Model Embedding Mapping
Contextualisation, Embedding and Mapping The CEM Model How have things changed? SENIOR MANAGEMENT SUPPORT Past situation Current situation CONTEXTUALISATION ASk Tutors PG Module tutor NBS Admin M A P P I N G PG Programme PDs & PLs E M B E D D I N G Timetabling Academic Team C O M M U N I C A T I O N
Research developments (operational) Issues • Online communication • Solution: Review e-learning portal Change in T&L Plan Enhanced communication channels • Linguistic challenges for students • Solution: Focus on language of assessment • Module support • Solution: Increased modules for contextualisation
3. Value of the CEM Model • Increased student attendance, threefold • Increased level of student engagement • Close involvement with subject specialists
4. Emerging questions/issues? • Sustained integration • To ensure the quality of ASk delivery and development • Transferability to University wide model
Contextualisation Solution: CEM Strategic Framework The CEM Model Mapping Embedding POLICY Communication Team involvement
Objective 1: Team involvement 2008-09. • Integration of ASk with: • PDs • Programme Leader teams • Programme teams • Module tutors/teams • Committees • Teaching and Learning • Student Liaison
Objective 2: Communication 2008-09 • Formalised inclusion Programme Committee Meeting agenda • Briefing Student Reps • Incorporation of ASk feedback with School module feedback process
Transferability • From postgraduate to undergraduate • From NBS to other Schools • From ASk to other value adding activities • From Northumbria to other universities • Conferences • Publications • British Council Inspectors
Outcomes CEM Model • Model supporting ASk delivery at PG • Model capable of cascading to UG • Model capable of transferability to other Schools • External dissemination CEM Strategic Framework • Framework to support sustained integration • Transferability to other added value activities