Presentation by A. Armellini and R. Maxwell to the Brazilian delegation at Northampton on 19 January 2016

1. Learning and Teaching at Northampton
Professor Ale Armellini
Dr Rachel Maxwell
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2. Overview
1. Getting to know you
2. Conceptualisations of teaching
3. University of Northampton strategy
4. Quality Enhancement at Northampton
5. ChANGE – Graduate Attributes
6. Staff Development – a Needs Based Approach
7. Q&A

3. Transforming lives, inspiring change
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4. Responsive-reactive
Radical-
innovative
Developmental-
incremental
Good
practice
based on
identified
needs &
evidence
Innovative
ideas
backed up
by evidence
of need
From niche to
mainstream
enhancement
Innovative
approaches
aligned with
organisational
culture and
needs
Quality
enhancement
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Quality
Enhancement at
Northampton

5. Responsive-reactive
Data-driven
Radical-
innovative
Pilots with higher risk
Developmental-
incremental
Practice-based, reflective,
low-risk
From niche to
mainstream
enhancement
Quality
Enhancement at
Northampton

6. ChANGE
The University of
Northampton is committed
to developing
knowledgeable graduates,
who are socially
responsible, digitally
proficient and highly
employable global citizens
- the Changemakers of the
future.

7. Understanding Self-Direction
Self-Direction
On completion of Level 6, our students use evidence, analysis
and critical reflection to achieve and encourage others to
generate positive, values-driven impact for themselves and their
communities.
Leadership
Students are responsible and accountable decision makers, who
apply strategies to inspire others and secure commitment to
effect sustainable change.
Self-Management
Students reflect on and evaluate their skills, take responsibility
for their learning and proactively plan for personal and
professional continuous development.

8. UKPSF Dimensions of Practice
Areas of
Activity
Professional
Values
Core
Knowledge

9. UKPSF Dimensions of Practice
What I do
What I stand
for
What I know

10. The BPSF
Áreas de
atividade
Valores
profissionais
Conhecimento
núcleo

11. Meeting Staff Development Needs
Identified Staff Need
• I am new to teaching in HE. Where do I
start?
• I need to improve student retention.
How can I help my students succeed?
• I need to develop my skills for online /
distance learning – Help!
Workshop
• HE Survival Plus
• Personal Academic Tutors Supporting
Student Success
• Collaborative Learning Experiences
Online (CLEO)

12. Practical
Courses
(‘New
Teacher’)
< Level 7
EdD
modules
Level 8
Associate
Fellow
Senior Fellow
EdD
Peer Review
Mentoring
Scholarship
Level 8
Practical
courses: (new
and existing
staff), aligned
with UKPSF
< Level 7
Fellow
PGCAP
60 credits
Level 7
Qualifications
Development
in:
Mentoring,
Leadership,
Policy,
Research
Supervision, etc
(new and
existing staff),
aligned with
UKPSF
Level 7

13. CAIeRO (Course Re-design Workshop)
blueprint
storyboard
prototype
check
reality
review
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Plan +
action

14. Why: to design a great course, fast
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16. The resource is not the course
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17. Content dump vs learning pathway
Trawl through stuff vs use a scaffold
Hidden learning outcomes vs explicit alignment
Chaos vs structure
Push content vs engage
Upload vs design
Resource vs course
Deliver vs teach
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