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SIG Transnational Education

SIG Transnational Education. Welcome. Dr Gavin Bunting Senior Lecturer, University of Wales. Welcome. 13% increase. 571,010. 503,795. Agenda. Outcomes for the day. To have discussed TNE themes and issues. Identify themes / issues for the SIG to focus on.

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SIG Transnational Education

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  1. SIG Transnational Education

  2. Welcome Dr Gavin Bunting Senior Lecturer, University of Wales

  3. Welcome 13% increase 571,010 503,795

  4. Agenda

  5. Outcomes for the day • To have discussed TNE themes and issues. • Identify themes / issues for the SIG to focus on. • Start to identify what should go into the Good Practice Guide on TNE. • Discuss how to take the work of the SIG forwards.

  6. Professor Simon Haslett, Associate Pro Vice Chancellor, University of Wales

  7. Introductions

  8. Introductions • Dr Gavin Bunting Senior Lecturer, University of Wales • Quality enhancement support for UW Moderators. • Embedding sustainability into the curriculum. • Sustainable Development Commission: led the energy and climate change portfolio for Wales. • Welsh Government – Advisor on energy policy. • Swansea University – sustainability in business.

  9. Introductions • Dr Gavin Bunting Senior Lecturer, University of Wales • Stakeholder engagement • Policy development, advice and advocacy • SIG TNE – very relevant to my work in UW, opportunity to share experiences and discuss issues relevant to TNE.

  10. Key aims of the SIG • To facilitate engagement across the sector on TNE issues. • To examine how to ensure an equitable student experience no matter where programmes are delivered. • Identify and develop mechanisms /support to ensure high quality student learning experiences.

  11. Community of practice • Up until now Universities appear to be developing their own way in TNE. • Opportunities for practitioners to share experiences • Communication mechanisms: JISCmail / meetings / workshops / webpage.

  12. Good practice guide • It is envisaged that the guide will provide clarity on staff and student issues and highlight /provide resources HEIs can use to develop the capacity of staff delivering overseas programmes, thus adding to the existing internationalisation information on the HEA website.

  13. Good practice guide

  14. Policy Advice • It is expected that the knowledge built up by the SIG will enable it to provide advice on the development of relevant policy and guidance at a strategic level across the UK HE sector.

  15. Initial meetings • 2 meetings in March • Plus a Skype meeting

  16. My role in the SIG • Convene • Facilitate • Maintain an overview of activity • Coordinate activity and provide direction • Help SIG members, network and address issues within TNE

  17. Introductions • Your background. • Your involvement and interest in TNE. • What you would like to get out of the SIG.

  18. Themes / issues in TNE

  19. Themes / issues • What are the key challenges for ensuring an equitable learning experience? • Thinking about: teaching, learning, assessment, student experience, resources, staff training, quality assurance procedures……. • The role of language, culture and communication. • Quality assurance issues. • Management & operation of TNE partnerships.

  20. Themes / issues • What is an equitable experience? • How to build the capacity of staff (UK or local) delivering TNE programmes. • How do we ensure teaching excellence? • What are the perceptions of a UK award internationally? • Do perceptions match what is actually delivered? • What direction is TNE heading in?

  21. Good practice guide

  22. Good practice guide 4-6 Working Groups on themes / issues Case studies Literature reviews Podcasts /videos Lesson plans Check lists Good practice guide HEA website

  23. Good practice guide • What themes / issues should be addressed in the guide. • What resources would help address the theme / issue? • Case studies, checklist, podcast, video clips, lesson plans, learning resources……. • What can feasibly be produced by July 2013? • Can aspects of the issue / theme be addressed? • What are the key challenges for ensuring an equitable learning experience? • How do we ensure teaching excellence?

  24. Taking forward the work of the SIG

  25. Working groups

  26. Working groups • Offers to convene a working group. • Who should be involved in the working groups? • Can they operate virtually or will some face to face meetings be needed? • What are the immediate first steps? • Can questions be posted on JISCMail to gather evidence?

  27. Next steps

  28. Potential dates for future meetings w/b 18th March Skype Meeting 26th March Cardiff 30th April London 21st May Offers welcome! 3-4 July HEA Conference, Warwick

  29. Keep in touch • WebsiteDetails about the SIG:http://tinyurl.com/HEASIG • JISCMail listPlease use it to discuss issues, ask questions, highlight resources, projects, events and experiences. • Or, email me directly at: g.bunting@wales.ac.uk

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