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Education Partnerships

Education Partnerships. A CPD Framework to Support Workbased Lifelong Learning Environments and Networks – A National Project. Alec Forsyth H. A. Forsyth Consultancy. Mike Goodwin Education Partnerships University of Wolverhampton. Presentation Overview. Rationale

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Education Partnerships

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  1. Education Partnerships A CPD Framework to Support Workbased Lifelong Learning Environments and Networks – A National Project. Alec Forsyth H. A. Forsyth Consultancy Mike Goodwin Education Partnerships University of Wolverhampton Forsyth & Goodwin 2009

  2. Presentation Overview • Rationale • Expected range of CPD participants • Self regulation and assessment • Work related CPD Framework • Mode of study within the Work-related CPD Framework • Quality Assurance for the CPD Framework • Recommended CPD Strands • The development and recognition of the Practitioner • Opportunities for data collection and dissemination • Further developments Forsyth & Goodwin 2009

  3. Rationale for the Project • There is an increasing demand for learning brokerage to support demand led education. • This service is currently provided by a wide range of organisations (EBLOs). • The DCSF was keen that all EBLOs undertake CPD linked to performance standards. • The DCSF funded this project at The University of Wolverhampton. Forsyth & Goodwin 2009

  4. Expected Range of Participants Undertaking CPD • All involved with work related education, to include: • EBLOs • Business Partners • School teachers • FE & HE staff • Training organisations staff Forsyth & Goodwin 2009

  5. Self Regulation & Assessment • CPD needs to be: • Robust • Flexible • Quality assured • Relevant to participant and employer • Underpinned by nationally agreed standards Forsyth & Goodwin 2009

  6. Self Regulation & Assessment • CPD Regimes examined • Academically accredited • Non – accredited • Conflated • Accredited CPD may be demanded by users of the services and CPD participants. Forsyth & Goodwin 2009

  7. Work Related CPD Framework • Content & design should: • Sustain learners willingness & ability to learn. • Be responsive to the wide range of learning environments in the work place. • Synchronise learning practice and theory. Forsyth & Goodwin 2009

  8. Work Related CPD Framework • Provide opportunities • for academic and carer progression • to respond to change • to gain academic awards • Implement the following Standards: • Service performance standards • Organisational performance standards • Participant performance standards Forsyth & Goodwin 2009

  9. Mode of Study • Work Related Independent Study Route • Provide study tools to retain participants • Provide seamless progression to Masters • Restrictive Parameters: • Geographical dispersion • Wide range of participants • Availability of participants • Range of academic awards • Range of workplace facilities Forsyth & Goodwin 2009

  10. Role of Quality Assurance • To ensure: • CPD integrity & sustainability • Organisational reputation & Brand are maintained • Evidence of attainment in relation to standards • A QA culture is embedded Forsyth & Goodwin 2009

  11. Recommended CPD Strands • Strand 1: • CPD for learning brokerage linking education & world of work. • Strand 2: • CPD for those involved in the governance of EBLOs • Strand 3: • CPD for those conducting self assessments, peer reviews, and quality assurance. Individuals are encouraged undertake CPD from more than one Strand Forsyth & Goodwin 2009

  12. The development and recognition of the Practitioner will: • Provide a pool of experienced & certificated practitioners able to: • Visit and conduct peer reviews of EBLOs • Mentor CPD participants • Promote and evidence parity of standards across the network • Identify and disseminate best practice • Promote Practitioner status and expertise Forsyth & Goodwin 2009

  13. Opportunities for data collection and dissemination Via: • CPD uptake and completion rates • Peer reviews and inspection • Self assessment records • Quality assurance • Academic attainment rates • The development of a best practice exchange mechanism Forsyth & Goodwin 2009

  14. Further Developments • A new professional body – The Institute for Education Business Excellence (IEBE) was established in 2009. • The WBL framework developed in this project is included in the IEBE prospectus as a route for CPD. Forsyth & Goodwin 2009

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