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SIG Transnational Education. Welcome. Dr Gavin Bunting Senior Lecturer, University of Wales. Welcome. 13% increase. 571,010. 503,795. Agenda. Outcomes for the day. To have discussed TNE themes and issues. Identify themes / issues for the SIG to focus on.
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Welcome Dr Gavin Bunting Senior Lecturer, University of Wales
Welcome 13% increase 571,010 503,795
Outcomes for the day • To have discussed TNE themes and issues. • Identify themes / issues for the SIG to focus on. • Start to identify what should go into the Good Practice Guide on TNE. • Discuss how to take the work of the SIG forwards.
Introductions • Your involvement and interest in TNE. • What you would like to get out of the SIG.
Introductions • Dr Gavin Bunting Senior Lecturer, University of Wales • Quality enhancement support for UW Moderators. • Community of practice for Moderators. • Embedding sustainability into curricula and research. • Sustainable Development Commission: led the energy and climate change portfolio for Wales. • Welsh Government – Advisor on energy policy. • Swansea University – sustainability in business.
Introductions • Dr Gavin Bunting Senior Lecturer, University of Wales • Stakeholder engagement • Policy development, advice and advocacy • SIG TNE – very relevant to my work in UW, opportunity to share experiences and discuss issues relevant to TNE.
Key aims of the SIG • To facilitate engagement across the sector on TNE issues. • To examine how to ensure an equitable student experience no matter where programmes are delivered. • Identify and develop mechanisms /support to ensure high quality student learning experiences.
Short term outputs Community of Practice Good Practice Guide Policy Advice
Community of practice • Up until now universities appear to be developing their own way in TNE. • Opportunities for practitioners to share experiences • Communication mechanisms: JISCM@il / meetings / workshops / webpage.
Good practice guide • It is envisaged that the guide will provide: • Clarity on staff and student issues. • Highlight /provide resources HEIs can use to develop the capacity of staff delivering overseas programmes. • Add to the existing internationalisation information on the HEA website.
Good practice guide 4-6 Working Groups on themes / issues Case studies Literature reviews Podcasts /videos Lesson plans Check lists Good practice guide HEA website
Policy Advice • It is expected that the knowledge built up by the SIG will enable it to provide advice on the development of relevant policy and guidance at a strategic level across the UK HE sector.
Initial meetings • 2 meetings in March • Plus a Skype meeting
My role in the SIG • Convene • Facilitate • Maintain an overview of activity • Coordinate activity and provide direction • Help SIG members, network and address issues within TNE
Introductions • Your involvement and interest in TNE. • What you would like to get out of the SIG.
Themes / issues • What are the key challenges for ensuring an equitable learning experience? • Thinking about: teaching, learning, assessment, student experience, resources, staff training, quality assurance procedures……. • The role of language, culture and communication. • Quality assurance issues. • Management & operation of TNE partnerships.
Thematic groups What work has already been /is being done on this theme? What resources would help address the theme / issue? What can feasibly be produced for the Good Practice Guide by July 2013? Can aspects of the theme / issue be addressed in the first instance?
Good practice guide • Any other thoughts on the good practice guide? • How it is structured. • How it is developed. • Template for case studies?
Plan Working Group (WG) themes finalised SIG members informed of WG convenors WGs operate virtually WGs decide outputs WGs have breakout sessions at SIG meetings WG outputs completed by July Outputs collated into Good Practice Guide
Working groups • Offers to convene a working group. • Who should be involved in the working groups? • Operate virtually and face to face at future SIG meetings. • Use of JISCMail to gather evidence.
Potential dates for future meetings 30th April London 21st May Offers welcome! 3-4 July HEA Conference, Warwick
Future meetings Future meetings to have breakout sessions for working groups Let me know if there are: Agenda items you would like to include Topics you would like a presentation on / potential speakers
Keep in touch • WebsiteDetails about the SIG:http://tinyurl.com/HEASIG • JISCMail listPlease use it to discuss issues, ask questions, highlight resources, projects, events and experiences. • Or, email me directly at: g.bunting@wales.ac.uk