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Welcome! Preparation for Higher Education. Background to the course Developed and validated by Centre for Lifelong Learning at Hull University In partnership Aimhigher Humber and the Yorkshire and Humber East Lifelong Learning Network This pilot sponsored by LLLN and AHL
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Welcome! Preparation for Higher Education
Background to the course • Developed and validated by Centre for • Lifelong Learning at Hull University In • partnership Aimhigher Humber and the • Yorkshire and Humber East Lifelong • Learning Network • This pilot sponsored by LLLN and AHL • Introductory session plus 3 full days • Level 4 course, 10 credits
Developing and encouraging HE progression among apprentices • Course developed for apprentices • But • Dual function in training the trainers format • Experiencing the course - as apprentice would • Then trainers deliver the course or parts of it themselves
Course aims: • Prepare participants for • further study at HE level 4 • and above • 2. Develop a range of study skills appropriate for further study at HE level 4 and above • 3. Provide an initial higher education programme for advanced apprentices in our region • 4. Provide an opportunity for participants to critically reflect upon their own learning and development, their educational aspirations and plan for their future study.
4. To provide an opportunity for • participants to critically reflect upon • their own learning and development, • their educational aspirations and plan • for their future study. • Experience the course as an apprentice would, including assessment • Think about how can use the content of the course (or course itself) in own work • Identify where need to brush up own • skills and knowledge • Be able to influence strategy on HE progression for apprentices in own institution
Topics covered • Barriers to apprentices progressing to HE • Differences between studying in HE, FE and workplace • Sources of HE information, • advice and guidance for apprentices • Skills needed for HE
Skills apprentices need to develop • for HE study: • Learning independently • Self-awareness e.g. own learning style • Reflection and setting own goals • Critical thinking • Motivation and time management • Study skills – reading, note-taking, referencing, different • types of assignments • (presentations, essays, • reports) • Building confidence and • switching apprentices on to HE!
Two fact-finding trips: • HE facilities at BFC and UCLan, incl. library and IT • HE Learning Mentors at BFC • Talk to Admissions staff at UCLan
What have been the most useful parts of the course? If we were to run it again for other trainers, assessors and IAG workers, how could it be improved?
How can we build on this • course? What should happen • next? • What support do we need?
