Learning & Teaching Priorities DLT Away Day September 2009 Kath Hodgson

Internal context 1.Learning and Teaching Strategy Clear, broad goals: to provide cutting edge programmes and a stimulating environment to develop outstanding graduates How are we achieving the goals? Through the commitment and professionalism of our staff Through the breadth of student opportunities

2.Strategy Map theme: ‘Inspire our Students’ Deliver and exceptional experience centred on inspirational learning & teaching Deliver a postgraduate research experience that attracts the world’s best students Translate excellence in research & scholarship into learning opportunities for students Recruit & support high quality students from all backgrounds

External Context Accountability value for money standards Change Variable fees – customer ethos Employability reforms Competition Student mobility NSS/league tables Bologna

Learning and teaching priorities University Priorities refining assessment practice and improving academic feedback a research-led curriculum with impact for the future (to include activities to raise the profile of and ensure explicit integration into the curriculum of issues which might include internationalisation, ethics, sustainability, enterprise, employability and skills development) development and implementation of blended learning to enhance learning and teaching

Leeds for Life Personal Tutors Leeds for Life Foundation Networks Use of the name

Student Engagement Dialogue to get a shared understanding Focus on shared ownership of learning process Building on strengths Positively looking for opportunities for improvement Process of consultation = beginnings of implementation

Universal Module & Programme Catalogue Aims: single source of more accurate and complete information on the whole portfolio student friendly web pages integration with other systems (Banner, OLE, Coursefinder) single data entry ‘fit for purpose’ reports

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