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Education Partnerships

Education Partnerships. Which Way Now to Widen Participation to Higher Education – Widen Participation within the Workforce; An Opportunity for Higher Education. Alec Forsyth H. A. Forsyth Consultancy. Mike Goodwin Education Partnerships University of Wolverhampton. Introduction:.

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Education Partnerships

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  1. Education Partnerships Which Way Now to Widen Participation to Higher Education – Widen Participation within the Workforce; An Opportunity for Higher Education Alec Forsyth H. A. Forsyth Consultancy Mike Goodwin Education Partnerships University of Wolverhampton Forsyth & Goodwin 2010

  2. Introduction: • The opportunity to widen participation is reduced by: • Cuts in HE places • Reduced revenues • Government expectations of HE: • Update Industry • Help develop new industries • Earn more from industry • Demographics of potential workforce: • Downward trend therefore need to widen participation of the existing workforce Forsyth & Goodwin 2010

  3. Rationale: • UK Industry will be more dependent upon: • Workforce capability • Exporting high value goods/services • Developing ‘green’ solutions • Agility to respond to market needs • Demand led HE • An increase in Graduates • Constant workforce development Forsyth & Goodwin 2010

  4. Problem: • Most employers prefer professional qualifications. • Only 27% employers use HE for updating. • Relevant qualifications are important. • Employers want to see quick payback to education costs. • Universities need to be proactive in offering bespoke programmes. Forsyth & Goodwin 2010

  5. Meeting the Challenge: • Provide a holistic approach to: 1. Mode of Study 2. Learning Support 3. Learning Framework Forsyth & Goodwin 2010

  6. 1. Mode of Study CPD by work related independent study projects. • As this method uses ‘work’ it reduces the study burden. • It is relevant to the employer & employee. • Project outcomes give payback. • Employers see projects as a relevant & powerful learning tool. • Projects reinforce employability skills. Forsyth & Goodwin 2010

  7. 2. Learning Support • CPD must cope with a wide range of: • Age groups • Education experience • Geographical dispersion • Time since last update • Learners: • - Plan, manage, monitor & communicate learning • - Take responsibility for learning Forsyth & Goodwin 2010

  8. 2. Learning Support • Tutors: • Move from pedagogical to andragogical model • Provide safe learning environment • Provide “How to” tools for CPD to: • Manage learning • Determine and evidence academic level • Measure achievement • This increases participant retention Forsyth & Goodwin 2010

  9. 3. Learning Framework • Develop a sustainable collaboration with the employer, tutor & learner • Embrace the complexity of the workplace • Expand and protect skills capital and capability • Have a number of entry points (APEL) • Provide a range of awards via CPD Forsyth & Goodwin 2010

  10. Framework Implementation • Learners identify and elicit the required learning outcomes through: • Investigation • Analysis • Reflection • Time & resource management • Emotional competencies • Communication • Understanding business needs Forsyth & Goodwin 2010

  11. Intended outcomes: • Flexible cost effective CPD • Possibility culture developed • Embedded employability skills • Continual CPD • Sustainable revenue streams • The expectations of employers and government met Forsyth & Goodwin 2010

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