Richard J Self - University of Derby 1 Becoming a “Learning to Learn” Academic A Workshop in Toronto May 2015 Richard J Self University of Derby self/

Objective To share ideas on how to get students to fully engage with their studies 2Richard J Self - University of Derby

Leaky Buckets? “Education is not filling (leaky) buckets but lighting fires (of enthusiasm)” Plutarch (amended) Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited; imagination is infinite Albert Einstein I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious. Albert Einstein 3Richard J Self - University of Derby

Summary Leading horses to water syndrome Scheduled contact time too valuable to waste Deliver very high levels of achievement Great Satisfaction 4Richard J Self - University of Derby

Agenda The Problem A Solution The Results Reflection 5Richard J Self - University of Derby

Context Traditional Approach (Teach) Academic as Domain expert? Knowledge Transfer to Students? BMEI grade deficit Successful Approach (Facilitate Learning) Academic as Skills expert Students learn by doing research No BMEI Deficit Publishable Work 6Richard J Self - University of Derby

The Problem Low levels of achievement BMEI deficit Lack of enthusiasm 7Richard J Self - University of Derby

A Solution Research based learning Skills guidance One-to-One guidance Broad Assignment topic, negotiated topic Clear, relevant, simple marking criteria Formalised Final draft assignment review Redraft and submit 8Richard J Self - University of Derby

The Modules Both are final year, final semester Capstone modules Enterprise Systems Information Security and Assurance 50 to 55 students, three BSc programmes Very broad assignment topics Big Data for SMEs:- Questions of Opportunities, Challenges, Benefits and Operations] and [ Ethics, Trust, Governance, Security, Audit and Provenance ] 9Richard J Self - University of Derby

Clear Marking Criteria 10Richard J Self - University of Derby Presentation Criteria ArgumentTopic (20%) Weighting (40%) Your personal Assessment out of 100% for each column Perfect adherence to the IEE template is worth 100% Your mark will be reduced for each type of error from the following list by the specified amount Errors on each line of the Title and Affiliation section – 5% each (maximum 30% deduction) etc………. 1 st (95%) Exceptionally lucid argument, with logical and novel conclusions, thorough critical evaluation Novel topic that has been clearly articulated and also grounded in the existing literature. Publishable in an international workshop 1 st (85%) Lucid argument, with logical and novel conclusions, thorough critical evaluation Novel topic that has been clearly articulated and also grounded in the existing literature. Publishable in a national workshop 1 st (75%) A coherent argument with logical conclusions drawn and justified by thorough, critical evaluation Very clear focus to the article, in an emerging topic area that contributes to the research literature 2:1(65%)A coherent argument with logical conclusions drawn and justified Good focus to the article, in an emerging topic area that contributes to the research literature

Results Eliminates BMEI deficit Improves grades by average of 15% to 18% Module average grade of 73% - 78% High numbers of cited sources Almost eliminates failures Provides publication and editing CV entries Aids employability 11Richard J Self - University of Derby

Some details of the Results Richard J Self - University of Derby 12

Grade Distribution 13Richard J Self - University of Derby

Ethnicity Impact 14Richard J Self - University of Derby

Quality of Research 15Richard J Self - University of Derby Average25 Median22 average23 median22

Final Draft Review Impact 16Richard J Self - University of Derby ES ISA

Student Publications Enterprise Systems 44 articles Information Security and Assurance 38 Articles To be published at Working with IT Governance Ltd to promote 17Richard J Self - University of Derby

Student Feedback - ES 18Richard J Self - University of Derby

Student Feedback - ISA 19Richard J Self - University of Derby

Reflection Do not waste time on “teaching” facts Trust students to learn Ask questions, rarely give answers! Coach and mentor Develop skills Students can achieve amazing results High expectations lead to great achievement Students can surprise themselves 20Richard J Self - University of Derby

References (1) Plutarch, (100 AD) On Listening to Lectures (De auditu), in Moralia (Vol 1, 3), u*.html, Accessed 18 May u*.html 21Richard J Self - University of Derby

References (2) Alltree, J., Barefoot, H., Flynn, S., Haddleton, F., Weston, K. and Wright, M. (2010) The University of Hertfordshire’s Higher Education Academy (HEA) and Equality Challenge Unit’s (ECU’s) Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Summit project – Report April 2010, University of Hertfordshire, t, (accessed 10 Feb 2014) t Berry,J., Loke, J. (2011) Improving the degree attainment of Black and minority ethnic students – Final Report, HEA, ogramme_FinalReport, (Accessed 10 Feb 2014) ogramme_FinalReport 22Richard J Self - University of Derby

References (3) HEA (2011) Improving the degree attainment of Black and minority ethnic students, , UK Higher Education Academy, tainment, (accessed 10 Feb 2014) tainment Self, R.J., (2013) Students Can do Research and Can Deliver Strong Bibliographies!, International Journal of Arts and Sciences, Toronto, Canada, May 2013, Volume 06, Number 04, pp 247–259, ISSN: Senior, N. (2013) Exploring the retention and attainment of black and minority ethic (BME) students on Social Policy pathways in higher education, and-Social-Policy/retention-and-attainment-senior, (accessed 10 Feb 2014) and-Social-Policy/retention-and-attainment-senior 23Richard J Self - University of Derby

References (4) Stevenson, J. (2010) Enhancing BME student success through staff- student collaboration, Summit Programme to Promote Student Success: Improving the Degree Attainment of Black and Minority Ethnic Students, mit, (Accessed 10 Feb 2014) mit University of Northampton, (2009) The University of Northampton - Improving the degree attainment of Black and minority ethnic students, icity_summit (accessed 10 Feb 2014) icity_summit 24Richard J Self - University of Derby