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Supervison: connecting at a distance. ODL Masters programmes, SPSW. Background. 4 ODL masters programmes in Public and Social Policy; Public Administration and Management 2 years, part-time Recruiting 80 + per year= 160 students
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Supervison: connecting at a distance ODL Masters programmes, SPSW
Background • 4 ODL masters programmes in Public and Social Policy; Public Administration and Management • 2 years, part-time • Recruiting 80 + per year= 160 students • Students: Mid-career professionals, diverse educational backgrounds • 50 countries (40% UK) • Dedicated staff team: (management, admin, recruitment, programme leadership, teaching, technical, supervision): 4.3
Approach • Social constructivist pedagogy • Student-centred • Interactive teaching • Structured, pro-active supervision
Results • High retention (85-90%) • Low failure rate • PTES results for York: • Distance learners are ranked 3rd of 74 HEIs with a score of 93% on overall satisfaction • PTES for SPSW • Retention: (86%), 1st • Assessment: (85%) 2nd
Supervision practice • Timetabled contact points • eFolios • Academic support
Recently tried additional practices - and their limits • Year 1 review with students - student-led reflection on year 1 assessments and feedback, strengths and weaknesses • More proactive support for ‘struggling’ students ahead of decisive assessments • Use of personal study plan at start of studies as foundation for an open discussion of likely challenges • Virtual office hour (considered)
Any questions or points? Jane Lund Enrico Reuter