ENHANCING STUDENT LEARNING TEACHING QUALITY INDICATORS PROJECT

1. ENHANCING STUDENT LEARNING TEACHING QUALITYINDICATORS PROJECT Sponsored by the Carrick Institute for Learning and Teaching in Higher Education

2. Student Learning The Student Experience Performance-based Quality Assurance Culture Quality Teaching AUQA 2009 FOCUS

3. To reward and recognise quality teaching in higher education through systematic implementation of indicators and metrics on teaching and teacher effectiveness AIM

4. Investigation and Development of FrameworkCOMPLETE Pilot Implementation of FrameworkIN PROGRESS Sector Wide Up-scaling TO COMMENCE IN 2008 Benchmarking TO COMMENCE IN 2009 FOUR STAGES

5. Eight universities involved in pilot phase: Deakin University Griffith University Macquarie University RMIT University of Queensland University of South Australia University of Tasmania University of Western Australia STAGE 2

6. Process: examine and revise the relevant policies and practices that impact on the quality of teaching and learning establish the necessary infrastructure and systems to gather and interpret the data implement strategies to build a culture that values, recognises and rewards quality teaching and learning STAGE 2

7. Four key dimensions critical for quality in learning and teaching: Institutional climate and systems Diversity and inclusivity Assessment Student community and engagement KEY DIMENSIONS

8. INDICATIVE L & TINDICATORS

9. The key dimensions can be broken down by level within the University: Institution Faculty Department / Program Teacher / Individual FRAMEWORKLEVELS

10. SAMPLE DIMENSION GRIDAssessment Framework

11. Teaching Policy Audit completed Policy Template designed Teaching Quality Indicators Steering Group formed Two Working Parties established - Assessment - Student Feedback PROGRESSTO DATE

12. Provide feedback on the Teaching Quality Indicators framework Guide the implementation of the Teaching Quality Indicators framework Work with existing committees, or establish new sub-committees or working parties as required, to determine, develop, implement and effectively utilise teaching quality indicators Establish working links with other institutions, particularly those involved in the TQI pilot, to embrace a quality culture in learning and teaching Engage the wider MU community in enhancing the quality of student learning and the student and staff experience Meet Carrick Institute deadlines and reporting requirements TQI STEERING GROUPTerms of Reference

13. Deputy VC (Provost) - Chair Professor Judyth Sachs Senate Member A/Prof Nick Mansfield Academic Program Committee Member Dr Jan Tent Learning & Teaching Committee Member A/Prof Pamela Coutts Coursework Studies Committee Member Dr Steve Cassidy Staff Representative – Academic Dr Julie Fitness Staff Representative – Administrative Mr Gary Grocott CPD / CFL Representative Dr Sharon Fraser Librarian (or nominee) Ms Maxine Brodie Dean of Students Mr Julian De Meyrick Director, HR Mr Tim Sprague Secretary Ms Bronwyn Kosman TQI STEERING GROUPMembers

14. 2007 Sept Form Steering GroupAssess priorities by mapping key dimensions against Macquarie@50 Oct Use policy audit to inform process and data auditsIdentify and meet with key stakeholders Nov Continue auditsCommence mapping results against Framework Dec Report on initial phase TQI STEERING GROUPTimelines

15. 2008 JanConfirm priorities for Macquarie and revise Framework as necessary Feb Strategy planning for implementation of Framework Mar – Apr Consultation with stakeholders regarding implementation May – Aug Policy development and implementation Sept – Nov Policy development, implementation and approvals Dec Report on pilot implementation Completion of Stage 2 TQI STEERING GROUPTimelines

16. 2009 Stage 3 Sector wide up-scaling (~ 10 institutions) to implement the model and process established in Stage 2 Stage 4 Sharing agreed benchmarking data across the sector – nationally and internationally TQI ProjectTimelines