E-learning 2008–2009: E-learning 2008–2009: Influences and initiativesInfluences and initiatives

2008200820092009‘‘Change is the only constant’Change is the only constant’

• Quality improvement

• Professionalisation of the workforce

• A strategy for e-learning

• Reform of funding and qualifications – Leitch review,

Qualifications and Credit framework

National Teaching and Learning Change Programme (NTLCP) was one initiative of this strategy.

• Designed to transform teaching and learning in selected areas, using subject learning coaches

• Promoted a whole organisational approach to quality improvement

• Provided support for leaders, managers and teacher educators

Evolved into the Teaching and Learning Programme (TLP)

Pursuing ExcellencePursuing ExcellenceNational Improvement Strategy National Improvement Strategy for the further education systemfor the further education system

Pursuing ExcellencePursuing ExcellenceNational Improvement Strategy National Improvement Strategy for the further education systemfor the further education system

The Teaching and Learning Programme (TLP) builds on

the achievements of the NTLCP.

• Develops whole organisational approaches to quality• Emphasis on supporting organisations to self-improve• Works towards sustainability• Supports the Institute for Learning (IfL) on CPD

development• Supports active learning approaches

QTLS and CPDQTLS and CPD

Qualified teacher learning and skills (QTLS)• September 2007: all teachers and trainers required to

register with the Institute for Learning (IfL)• New and unqualified teachers and trainers must have

a recognised level-5 teaching qualification within five years (detailed regulations)

CPD• Full-time teachers and trainers must demonstrate 30

hours’ CPD per year; part-time ones must demonstrate a minimum of six hours

Harnessing TechnologyHarnessing Technology

• In March 2005, the e-strategy was published by the DfES

• A delivery plan for the strategy was published in January 2007 by Becta, who lead the implementation of the strategy

This new vision of the e-strategy is:‘that individuals maximise their potential through

the personalisation of their learning and development’.

Strategic outcomesStrategic outcomes

Practitioners exploit technology

consistently to offer engaging and effective learning

experiences

There is greater choice in learning opportunities and

modes for all learners

Learners have increased

motivation for engagement in

learning

Practitioners collaborate and

share good practice and learning resources

Leitch reviewLeitch reviewProsperity for all in the global economy – world-class skillsProsperity for all in the global economy – world-class skills

• Economically valuable skills

• Increase adult skills at all levels

• Demand-led system

• Increase employer engagement and investment

• Train to Gain and Learner Accounts

Download the report (December 2006)

Qualifications and Credit FrameworkQualifications and Credit Framework

A shift of pace in skills acquisition is closely related to the development of the new Qualifications and Credit framework

‘a simple, unified, integrated and navigable qualifications system’, ‘a flexible and responsive system’

QCA