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HE in FE What is it and what can it offer?

HE in FE What is it and what can it offer?. Julie Skinner - Head of People and Performance, Exeter College Lisa Souch - Higher Education Manager Exeter College Jack Gill – FdSc Coaching and Fitness student, Exeter College. Presentation overview. What does HE in FE look like?

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HE in FE What is it and what can it offer?

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  1. HE in FE What is it and what can it offer? Julie Skinner - Head of People and Performance, Exeter College Lisa Souch - Higher Education Manager Exeter College Jack Gill – FdSc Coaching and Fitness student, Exeter College

  2. Presentation overview • What does HE in FE look like? • University’s role and progression • Employers need and Widening Participation • Advantages of HE in FE • A different teaching & learning experience • The future

  3. Characteristics of HE in FE • Delivered locally, easy to access • Work Based Learning/employer links • Optional progression to 3rd level • Lower tuition fees (mostly)

  4. The many faces of HE in FE • Variety of qualifications and modes of delivery • Broad spectrum of subjects • Diverse student population • Partnerships with SW HEIs • Widening participation

  5. University partnerships • FE colleges link with one or many HEIs The University's Role • Development and validation of new programmes with colleges & employers • Monitoring & improving experience and performance (staff and students) • Awarding the qualifications • Investment to grow “local” provision • Progression to 3rd level

  6. Progression & Employment • Progression to honours degree • Progression to employment • Opportunities for employment experience whilst studying • Embedded professional standards and employability skills / qualifications

  7. Meeting employers needs • Integral part of Foundation Degree • Programmes designed with employer support and for specific employers/industry sectors • Professional practice - variety, flexibility, lots of options to suit each learner, not “one size fits all” • Equipping students with the skills for industry needs

  8. Supporting WP • FE colleges play a role in meeting widening participation objectives • HE in FE designed to enable “non-traditional” learners to participate and succeed • Entry qualifications are different, more flexible • Attractive option for adult learners

  9. Student experience • Why choose HE in FE? • What should you expect from studying HE in FE? • Progression / Employment opportunities • Message to prospective students

  10. The Teaching Experience of HE in FE • Smaller class sizes = high contact time • ‘Bite-size’ route to a degree • Independent learning – gradual ‘release’ • Personalised learning • Integral support • Teaching ethos of FE staff – Learning is focal • Training and Support of Staff

  11. What can I expect from FE in HE? • Range of different learners • Flexible learning • Independent research and study • High quality teaching from subject specialists • Opportunities to develop new skills and experiences

  12. Teaching and Learning in FE Practical Journals Books Research Group Work,Lectures, Seminars

  13. Teaching and Learning in FE Mobile Learning Portal / Intranet Internet Discussion Boards Email Blogs and RSS

  14. The Future • Higher level learning & skills, engaging employers/meeting local needs • Focus on the student experience • Stability, transparency, long term planning • Centres of Excellence • Degree awarding powers?

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