Centre for Achievement & Performance

Elizabeth Palmer

 All our futures:

*employability  *‘change-maker’ (social innovation) *library and learning services

mapping a landscape that incorporates:

“Everyone is a changemaker: being a Changemaker is simply about being able to spot a social problem, and know what to do about it”

“…gain more than just a good degree. It incentivises, rewards, and recognises your investment in the activities you take part in outside of your degree programme; supporting you to 'Give More, Get More, Be More'.

Social ‘Ventures’ – (enterprise)

Social entrepreneurship

Social innovation

Changemaking

Essential distinctions…

Facilitating students to acquire the underpinning academic and cognitive skills that support:– Changemaker values and skills.– Employability values and skills.

• Understand values/ skills. • Map our input

• Fill gaps.

My Project: 

Change-maker Behaviours1. Communication2. Work with others3. Planning and Organising4. Problem Solving5. Independence6. Leadership7. Innovation & initiative8. Entrepreneurial/ Decision-making Skills9. Fairness & Equity, Justice, Authenticity,

Adaptability, Integrity, Passion.10. 1 + 2 + 6

Underscored by empathy

Employability Skills1. Communication2. Team Working3. Organising & Action Planning4. Problem Solving5. Self Management & Reflective Learning6. Leadership7. Opportunity Recognition8. Influencing, Persuading & negotiating 9. Positive Work Ethic10. Networking

Mapping: seeking synergy…

Employability  Changemaker LLS

effectively listen, question and articulate with a wide range of people

share information, ideas and feelings effectively in a variety of ways, verbally and non-verbally.

Learning Outcomes:• I am able to express myself

verbally with a wide range of people

• I am able to actively listen to what people say

• I can present ideas to a wide range of people

• I am able to ask effective questions

• I can express information clearly in writing

For: Leadership Presenting and

promoting venture Promoting positive

change Empathy -

outrospection Inclusion Passion Authenticity Integrity

…as an Academic Skill: Tangible Artefactso Listening Skillso Questioning skillso Verbal & Written articulation

Writing Skills & Styles Presentation skills & styles

o Developing an Argument ( Logic & reasoning)o Motivational speaking/ interviewing …as an Academic Skill: Applied in Context Awareness of above applied to context: Audiences

o Professionalo Academico Socialo Business

___________________________…as a cognitive Skills: Cerebral Ethos Critical consciousnesso Analysis & evaluation of content, context, and

approach.o Sensitivity to situation (Appropriate response)

Empathy Inclusion Person centred

___________________________…as information literacy

Communication

1. How could you heighten the impact of employability and social innovation through your learning development teams?

2. Are there elements of your own university’s strategic plan that could link to what you do?

Map out possible connecting points, partnerships and ways of working. Why might that be important to you.

LLS Resources  Employability & Changemaker Resources

To Do:(Gaps/resources required)

Study Guides:o What's the point in listening PDFo Listening Blocks PDFo Listening for Learning PDFo Listening between the lines PDFo Listening on different levels PDFo Presentations PDFo Critical Analytical Writing vs Descriptive Writing PDFo Critical Thinking and Logical Arguments PDFo Analytical Thinking PDFo Creative Thinking PDFo Distinguishing Fact from Opinion PDFo Building an Argument PDFo Bloom's Taxonomy - Questions PDFo Bloom's Taxonomy of the Cognitive Domain PDFo Distinguishing Facts, Opinions and Arguments - Quick Guide PDFo Useful Phrases PDFo Match your writing to the task PDFo Reading Faster Reading Right - Full or Quick Guide - PDFo Active Reading - Full or Quick Guide - PDFo Critical Reading - Full or Quick Guide - PDF o Introduction to Clear Writing in Academic Style PDFo Writing in the third person PDFo Writing a Project Report - Quick Guide PDFo A Quick Guide to Report Writing PDFo Guide to Report Writing PDF

Interactive Guideso Critical Thinking: An Introductiono Critical Thinking: Exploring Flaws and Weaknesses in Arguments

Videos:o What makes a good Presentationo Academic Writing Styleo Academic Writing Style Further Developmento Bite sized Grammaro Reading Skills

Employability Workshops:W4 how to write a great CVW4.1 How do I find my ideal jobW4.2 Net that jobW5 Tips for a successful interviewW6.1 How to start your own social actionW10 Demystifying Assessment CentresW11 Experiencing an Assessment centreNile E-tivitiesE1.1 Marketing Yourself: A great first impressionE1.2 Presentation SkillsE1.3 The Power of Words: CV ProfilesE1.4 Active ListeningE1.5 Effective QuestioningE1.6 Verbal Communication: Video CVChangemaker Units:Unit 1: Understanding ChangemakingUnit 2: Understating yourself and your social networkUnit 5 Communicating yourself and your venture

Wraps to explain relevance of current resourceso Focus on contexto Social implicationso Application to E & CM

‘Badges’ to link these resources to Changemaker and Employability.

Resources for:Analysis of appropriate communication methods: Empathy (Communicating with

sensitivity to others and to context)

(tones of voice, body language, things going wrong)

Visual communication Adapt critical thinking towards

persuasive writing and presentations

It’s a wrap…

Academic Writing:e.g. The skills explored in this pack help you to develop your communication, by considering what is appropriate for an academic audience and learning how to communicate effectively in that context when writing. It is always necessary to consider your audience and to tailor your communication accordingly.

Constructing an Argument:e.g. Being able to present, analyse and evaluate an argument are fundamental skills for success both in higher education and in the professional world. Lectures, seminar papers, presentations, essays, articles and books all normally have an argument. In the course of your studies, you will be required to identify and understand other people’s arguments and to create your own. The purpose of this booklet is to help you understand the skills of argument and reasoning. These skills can also be applied in contexts in the professional or entrepreneurial world such as presenting, negotiating or arguing a case for a venture.

New resources

Group Working:Working successfully with others in a group or a team, particularly one with a shared goal, involves a high level of self-awareness, excellent people skills and effective academic skills (such as planning, organising, etc.). Universities expect group participation on a weekly basis, in discussions through lectures and seminars as part of your learning and cognitive development. In addition, many universities set group work assignments to prepare students for the world of work. These various group activities can be a really engaging way to study because it provides the opportunity for an active and hands-on learning experience, an opportunity to learn with and from your peer group and to develop your social and emotional skills. However, under assessment conditions often student teams start to break down, struggling with conflicts between team members, differences of approach and motivation. This guide will explore some of the key characteristics and personal attributes required to work effectively within groups of people both at university and beyond, as well as targeting some specific academic skills.

Next:• ‘Viewing’ Platforms• Pinpoints & Markers: Resource Development• Landscapes: Workshops/ Virtual Reality Spaces

If you could re-imagining new landscapes for

learning development what would

they be?