1. PREEL From Pedagogic Research to Embedded e-learning SUMMER MEETING 19 July 2007

2. Summer programme Introductions Module projects’ presentations (5 min each) Next steps Discussion

3. EFPS and PREEL: new core MA modules Theory and Policy in Education: An introduction Understanding Education Research  Extensive opportunities for collaboration  Pedagogical templates used to consider online elements  Online elements: online admin, key readings, additional online tasks and support (SIGs and other groups)  Theory & Policy module: further developments streamlining additional online tasks; integrating tasks with formative and summative assessment tasks; extending role of SIG facilitators  Understanding Education Research module: further developments online reflective log (formative assessment); VLE familiarisation during introductory day conference; extending role of SIG facilitators EFPS – Tim Kent, Jane Martin, Deborah Youdell

4. Multimedia Design and Communication CLC – John Potter

5. BEFOREAFTER Delivery4 week course with 4 x full day, face to face workshops, small online component 8 week course with online activities before, between and after 4 x day workshops (10-4pm) Activities  All activities take part in classroom  Paper based activities  Only group activities take part in the classroom. Individual and group activities take place online  Computer based activities VLEVLE used as supporting discussion forum VLE used as integral part of course, for group work, interactive activities and discussion forum EvaluationEvaluation form at end of course  Evaluation form at end of course  Online ‘Think aloud’ discussion forum with question prompt  Return to pre-course thoughts/ learning objectives MSc core module ‘Research Synthesis for policy and practice’ Outstanding Issues: Increasing accessibility? Support for tutors? SSRU - Karen Bird, Rebecca Rees

6. ICT PGCE Preel project On-going assessment and professional reflection supported by weekly blog PEER SHARED E-portfolio for assignments and school based tasks TUTOR/BT ONLY Design and build assessment task on-line PUBLIC BTs publish evidence for QTS standards PEER SHARED MST – Adrian Mee

7. Progress on the Training for Development Education module This module will be run over 2 terms in Spring / Summer 2008. Achievements so far: Outline of the basic content of the module, aims, learning outcomes etc and draft module proposal Agreement on where the module will be located (temporarily) for next academic year. Matters unresolved Validation process still to be completed. Detailed planning of the individual online activities. Comments on Preel project activities Blogging - this has been difficult due to the sensitive nature of negotiations around the module. Using the resources – this will become more central to the process once we get to the detail of the activities that will be completed by students online. LEID – Clare Bentall

8. Secondary PGCE MST – Adam Unwin

9. Choral conducting, leadership and communication MA module Embedding and complementing f2f teaching with a VLE element Video recording – uploading and reviewing material of f2f sessions Uploading video recording of students’ professional context conducting situations for review and reflection Group reviews of professional development through Bb and preparation for evaluation and assessment H&A – Colin Durrant

10. Online research methods ICT in Education, Maths Education, Science Education Existing teaching reviewed Commonalities identified Relationship between teaching and readings Areas of difference Critique? Skills development? Forms of assessment (essay, proposal) Still negotiating... Specific issues Interpreting the 80% attendance requirement Required not-for-credit portfolios MST – Martin Oliver, Natasha Whiteman, Ralph Levinson

11. Problem Based Learning A PREELvoyage of discovery PHD – Olga Miller, Karl Wall, Julia Jennings

12. Professional Practice (Primary PGCE) Tutors Students Mentors PlacementStudents Observation (10 days) ▪ Log of experiences reporting on what they have seen in their schools ▪ Students ask questions to tutors Autumn school experience ▪ Student to share pro-formas they use or they just have available for others to try. ▪ Students ask questions Spring school experience ▪ Students to share successful strategies they have used in managing whole classes ▪ MFL students to share their experiences abroad. Summer school experience ▪ Students to share ideas on assessment (particularly, strategies for assessing students while teaching in the classroom) ECPE – Chris Saleh, Carol A. Clifton, Vanessa Tomlinson

13. Foundations in Science Education Module appears to be approved. Mixed mode Meetings with Tim –Pedagogic planner –Module planner –1 st session intro: rules for online discourse –Designing online tasks; monitored by two tutors –Possible e-portfolio MST – Ralph Levinson

14. Principles and practices of Development Education MST - Alun Morgan & Doug Bourn

15. Discussion…

16. NEXT STEPS… Validation processes / modules start (September/October) Staff development: workshop on Peer observation for practitioner development (September) Evaluation – current interviews Dissemination: – Blogs – Special Issue Reflecting Education Journal Reporting to HEA : end of September Next PREEL meeting: October/November