Evolution of the GDL through Effective QA Processes

Evolution of the GDL through Effective QA Processes Catherine Rendell and Sharon Korek

GDL Semester A Semester B Welcome to the GDL Semester A Semester B

QA Context Expected QA Processes Chickeringand Gamson No Compromise Enhance

Chickering and Gamson 1987 Pic of feedbacksheet Pictureof clock i i i A

Technology and Pedagogy Catherine Rendell and Sharon Korek

A focus on:- • Learning • The needs of a quality GDL programme • Supporting professional development • Reflective practice • Professional autonomy of the team • Discussion Swinglehurst 2008

From Prospectus to Induction and Beyond GDL Pre-induction Prospectus Induction

Timeline

Evolution of the GDL ‘Old to New’ Campus based Distanced learning Answer sheets Pre-recorded PowerPoint PowerPoint Seminars Lectures

Evolution of the GDL ‘Old to New’ Interactivelectures EVS Studynet Roleplay Groupdiscussion Wordles

Evolution of the GDL ‘Old to New’ Campus based Studynet Distanced learning GDL GDL

Assessment Feedback Formative Summative

Flashmeeting – On line Peer Assessment and Feedback

Student Support Careers Campus and Distance Learning Academic Pastoral

Student Opinion > Feedback > Enhancement Coffeeforum Staff/Student Liasion Committee Flashmeetings SFQs Classdiscussion

Monitoring of Quality and Staff Development • Skills Audit of GDL team > Mutual support • Regular whole team meetings > what works well and why > dissemination • Tutor Handbook • Staff development • Attendance at conferences

Conclusions • Interaction between DL and CB students • Same teaching teams • Consistent package with variety to enrich student experience • Low tech • Managing expectations of both groups leads to high levels of satisfaction

Evolution of the GDL through Effective QA Processes