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Eight Steps Closer College/PEQAB Connections

Eight Steps Closer College/PEQAB Connections. CDOG Annual Conference June 2, 2014 James Brown. Step One. Clarifying/expanding what “counts” as scholarly engagement:. faculty are intellectually engaged with developments in their fields, including. TAKEN/DONE. -participation at conferences.

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Eight Steps Closer College/PEQAB Connections

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  1. Eight StepsCloser College/PEQAB Connections CDOG Annual Conference June 2, 2014 James Brown

  2. Step One Clarifying/expanding what “counts” as scholarly engagement: faculty are intellectually engaged with developments in their fields, including TAKEN/DONE • -participation at conferences • -scholarship of teaching/learning (pedagogy) • -participation in certification degree audits & related • -applied, labour market research & industry needs assessment • -applied conceptual knowledge to practice: consulting/industry reports, case studies

  3. Step Two Work Terms: Flexibility on 14 “Consecutive” Weeks STARTING TODAY Any work-integrated learning experience • a) Is appropriate to the program field • b) Has articulated appropriate learning outcomes • c) Has identified methods for both instructor and supervisor to “evaluate” • d) Amounts to no less than 14 weeks (490 hours) in one or multiple blocks

  4. Step Three 50% “Count” Terminal Credentials Two methods of counting STARTING TODAY • a) 50% of faculty teaching courses hold the terminal academic credential in the field or related field • b) 50% of courses are taught by faculty holding the terminal academic credential • Proviso: in the context of a practicable schedule of teaching assignments

  5. Step Four Assessor Orientation One of PEQABs values: “fair and ethical” STARTING TODAY • Could you offer your expertise, based solely on the merits of the program and without reference to the kind of institution offering it—whether that be an Ontario College, a private institution or a public university from outside Ontario?

  6. Step Five “Studio” vs. “Lecture” Formats “Hands On Learning” vs. “Other Academic” assessed differently as to terminal degree, venue characterized by • Specialized facility NEXT STEP • At least 50% of contact hours hands-on/guided practice • Small class size • Terminal credential may be less than a PhD or Masters

  7. Step Six Clarifying Procedures on “Samples of Student Work” Terminal stage of the program (3rd year or 4th year) NEXT STEP • Offered to students in program being reviewed • Total equals 20% of students in program • Minimum of 15—5 in each “pile” • Variety of assessment, including qualitative & capstone projects

  8. Step Seven “Lighter Touch” Audit Process PEQAB recommends to Minister lengths of “Consent” • Recommended consents: 5 years, 7 years or “unlimited” NEXT STEP • No Minister ever implemented “unlimited” • Develop an “audit process” for a new “ongoing” Consent • “Lighter touch” focus on Colleges processes to quality- assure its programs itself

  9. Step Eight Survey: College Satisfaction with PEQAB PEQAB secretariat continuous improvement in service • Willing/able to identify gaps in your submissions? NEXT STEP • Clear and timely communication? • Helpful presence at site visits? • Generally helpful attitude?

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