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PALS@Plymouth

PALS@Plymouth. Carolyn Gentle, Ismini Vasileiou , Hywel Evans, students and leaders from Chemistry. PALS@Plymouth Pilot 2011-12. 4 programmes: P sychology ; Chemistry ; Law ; Computing fast track 43 Leaders, 23 groups, approx 400 students PALS is embedded in timetable

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PALS@Plymouth

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  1. PALS@Plymouth Carolyn Gentle, IsminiVasileiou, Hywel Evans, students and leaders from Chemistry

  2. PALS@Plymouth Pilot 2011-12 • 4 programmes: Psychology; Chemistry; Law; Computing fast track • 43 Leaders, 23 groups, approx 400 students • PALS is embedded in timetable • Co-ordinated at programme level with support from the Learning Development Team • Experienced students trained as leaders run groups with 1st or 2nd years on same programme & debrief with academics. • Reinforces learning in a friendly setting, may identify key questions & issues; opportunities to tackle ‘threshold concepts’; promotes supportive learning communities – students decide the agenda

  3. What are we learning from our PALS@Plymouth pilot - Is it giving leaders and students everything we hoped? • The expectations and experiences of academic co-ordinators in Computing fast track and Chemistry

  4. What we told PALS students PALS will help you during your first year to: • adjust to university life • collaborate with other students and ask questions you don’t want to ask your lecturers • develop shared understandings of your study programme • use discussion for learning, in a relaxed atmosphere • work on development of your academic skills • build your confidence and improve your grades

  5. What we told PALS Leaders • Increases your skills in leadership, listening, planning and communication • Contributes to your employability: we know this from other schemes! • Enhances your learning: through deepening your understanding of earlier topics • Helps you to engage with your university environment

  6. Is it happening? • 50% of students attended all available sessions • 100% agreed it was relaxing, secure and enjoyable • 67% reported increased self-confidence (Computing fast track, Dec ‘11 PALS student survey) • “PALS ...is not a tool for fixing study skills but an integral part of developing an academic community where informal sharing of ideas and enthusiasm for the subject is a valuable part of the student experience” • “I found the group interaction was great – lots of laughter and very positive atmosphere” (LD advisor)

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