scqf: supporting the flexible learner journey a university perspective prof ruth whittaker glasgow...
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SCQF: Supporting the Flexible Learner Journey
A University perspective
Prof Ruth WhittakerGlasgow Caledonian University
SCQF International Conference 19 February 2015
Flexible, efficient learning pathways
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Recognising prior learning
Smoother progression
between different parts of education
system
Articulation
Why and how?
Challenges/Lessons learned
• Transition:
• from college to university
• from HN to degree programme
• Curriculum design
• Communication/partnership working
• Balancing institutional priorities
GCU’s College Connect Strategy 2013-2020
College
Connect
Academy
• Pre and post entry transition and progression support, engagement, activities, pathfinder tool
• Associate Student Scheme
Partnerships
• Joint planning, curriculum development and CPD activities, guaranteed places
• Strategic Partnerships and CUSPs
Robust
Evidence
Base
• Progression, performance, completion and graduate destinations
• Student experience
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Why and how?
Streamlining and Enhancing RPL within HE http://www.enhancementthemes.ac.uk/flexible-learning/recognition-of-prior-learning
Streamlining RPL Research project (2011)
Streamlining RPL guidelines (2012)
A National RPL Framework for HE (2013-14)
Programme development toolkit for RPL (2015)
Flexible learner journeys to University : making them work
Developing a flexible curriculum:
• Valuing and recognising different types of learning
• Entry points, Pace, Place and Personalisation
• Transition and progression support
Enablers:
• CPD for staff
• Effective use of digital learning
• University and student support processes & systems
• Partnerships
• Evidence base
• ( and of course ) the SCQF
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