HEA Flexible Learning Conference: July 22 nd & 23 rd 2013

1. HEA Flexible Learning Conference: July 22nd & 23rd 2013 Dr Barbara Workman Institute for Work Based Learning b.workman@mdx.ac.uk

2. Three into One goes Three: Using Negotiated Work Based Learning Project Modules in a Flexible Curriculum to build Programmes for Learners, Employers and HE Provision

3. Work Based Learning Curriculum Adapted from Experiential Learning Cycle (Kolb 1984)

4. Programme design

5. Project Options

6. Individual Learner’s use NWBL Projects Frame APEL in a structured and consistent way around specific learning outcomes Use a Professional Development module to argue the case for exploring project topics Negotiated content within a planned individual programme built to fill credit and knowledge ‘gaps’ As a capstone project to complete a major award

7. Example of Individual Student’s use of NWBL Projects

8. Examples of APEL titles Health and safety training Intervention scheme Managing Data First Aid Managing projects Mentoring colleagues Dealing with conflict Delivering training

9. Individual student’s project titles Impact of Breakfast Clubs in a secondary school Creating and Managing a Guitar Tuition Business An Investigation into the Training of Advanced Drivers 3D interactive video for Greek as a second language Agile UX Design: Continuous Collaborative Product Evolution The Culinary Art, Theory and Practice and how Students put it into Effect

10. Meeting HE Programme Development Needs School / Discipline Based: e.g. BA PP in Performing Arts, Ad Dip Project management Just-in-time programme development – captures funding or curriculum development need: e.g. PG Cert Research methods, preceptorship portfolio Offers a pilot or short term validation option: e.g. PGCert Digital Inclusion, JISC Project XCri Response to professional developments/ requirements: e.g. Safeguarding children CPD, Complementary therapies regulation

11. Employers/ Professional Bodies Advanced Diploma/ PG Cert Professional Practice in Retail Banking Practice 2/3 accreditation, 1/3 tailored NWBLP Foundation Degrees: Professional Practice in Construction Operations Management Includes recognition from Accrediting Bodies –AP(E)L options & tailored Learning Outcomes Progression to Level 6 Higher Apprentice Award

12. Composition of Foundation Degree in Construction Operations Management

13. Programme Approval Process Individual – embedded within CPD module Rationale for programme, • Title, composition, ethical appraisal for professional practice, evidence based Part of the WBL Framework Assessment processes: validated agreed process Title options: • Work Based Learning Studies ( X specific title) • Professional Practice in X specific title

14. WBL Framework Programme Approval Panel Use of the WBL Framework by Schools, Organisations, Professional Bodies Scrutiny by Academic Quality dept, reps from other Schools, IWBL Process involves applications considering: Negotiated Programme Outcomes; Negotiated Module Learning Outcomes tailored to reflect the relevant areas of work/practice; Negotiated approaches to Learning, Teaching and Assessment to reflect the relevant area of work/practice Title of award e.g. xxx specific Practice, WBLS, or PP

15. Any questions? Thank you!