2010-13

Learning and Teaching Strategy

Sum

mary

Context

• The University is a learning organisation that

promotes a sense of mutuality and values the

participation of staff, students and the wider

community as active members of the learning

community

• Technological developments are driving levels

of change in twenty first century society that are

unprecedented

• The learning landscape is both a physical and

virtual space that needs to be designed to widen

participation and increase accessibility

• Our students are increasingly diverse, hence

opportunities to engage with the learning process

will need to be designed to enable individual

differentiation

• The majority of students will be in some form of

employment

• Efficiency, quality and affordability must be

demonstrated in all aspects of the strategy

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Vision

The University is committed to providing an outstanding

learning experience for every student.

The Learning and Teaching strategy will ensure that

graduates from this University will be:

• Confidentintheirunderstandingoftheir

discipline

• Equippedtorespondtoarapidly

changingglobalenvironment

• Highlyemployable

• Sociallyandenvironmentallyaware

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Objective 1:

AnOutstandingExperienceforEveryStudent

• Provide a rich and stimulating journey that encompasses diversity and wider life experience

• Create a respectful dialogue between learners and teachers, recognising the reciprocal nature

of both roles and their shared responsibilities

• Recognise students’ and employers’ expertise in contributing to continued improvement in

the quality of learning

• Seek the active, critical engagement of students

• Provide a holistic approach to the development of employable and socially and

environmentally aware graduates

Objective 2:

ExcellenceinLearningandTeaching

• Teaching informed by research and the systematic application of the fundamental principles

of pedagogy, supported by cross University pedagogic research projects

• Staff developed to be innovative facilitators of learning. On-going staff development will

support the continual development of pedagogic practice. This will enable opportunities

provided by emerging technologies to be fully utilised to enhance the student experience and

increase accessibility

• Assessment and a rich feedback dialogue are central to the learning experience

• A whole institution commitment to enhancement. This will ensure continued improvement,

utilising data from external and internal quality audit processes, feedback from the National

Student Survey, internal surveys and programme evaluations. There will be a systematic

approach to the dissemination of good practice, internally and externally

Objective 3:

DevelopingtheLearningEnvironment

Virtually: • Establish an effective VLE (Moodle) to support the pedagogic objectives and promote access

to learning. This will provide a platform to support podcasting and the use of mobile devices.

The VLE will be used to increase efficiency, improve organisation and promote dialogue with

and between students

• Provide WiFi everywhere on both campuses

Physically:• Integrate accessible learning resources, combining student support, access to books,

journals and virtual resources.

• Create flexible learning and teaching spaces fully equipped to meet the needs of all courses,

with sufficient access to computers and provision for students’ laptops

• Provide social study and quiet zones

• Ensure access to audio visual fixed and mobile equipment, which is able to record easily

Inthecommunity:• Recognise the importance of the wider environment in the provision of work-based and

service learning opportunities

• Actively engage with employers to enhance the skills of the workforce

Internationally:• Recognise the value of transnational education and the rich contribution of international staff

and students

• Support and involve international staff and students throughout the University

• Internationalise the curriculum for all students