learner voice at west thames college - electing course reps
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Class activity for discussing learner voice and electing class representative.TRANSCRIPT
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Electing your Class representatives
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At West Thames College class reps play an important role in shaping our provision.
We call it a ‘learner voice’
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Learner voice at your school:
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Evaluations Learner Surveys Class reps attend up to 3 Course meetings Class Reps attend student parliament Class Reps may be invited to focus groups Student union Students are involved in staff recruitment
Learner voice at West Thames College:
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Attend the training Attend up to three departmental meetings Attend two student parliament meetings Attend an occasional focus meeting Represent your group in those meeting
Responsibilities of a class rep:
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Are you a positive role model?
Can you inspire others to follow your direction towards a common goal?
Can you represent other’s opinions impartially?
Are you a leader?
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World famous leaders
Pope John Paul II
Martin Luther King
Hillary ClintonJohn F.
Kennedy
Nelson Mandella
Mahatma Gandhi
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What are these leaders famous for?
What did they do for their countries (e.g. freedom fighters, presidents, religious leaders)?
What qualities did they have as famous world leaders (e.g. communications skills, patience etc)?
World famous leaders
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Develop your leadership skills
Get recognition – certificates are issued for participation and positive contribution
Strengthen your CV and UCAS application
Benefits of being a class rep at WTC:
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In groups discuss what skills and qualities you would like your class rep to have, e.g. patience, good listening skills etc.
Leadership skills and qualities
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Time to Vote
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Who do you want to be your Class Rep?
After you have heard all the candidates speeches you will need to nominate 2 candidates to be your class reps.
write 2 names on a piece of paper place your nominations in a ballot box
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Key dates 2014-2015 Course reps training 22/25/26 September
1st Student Parliament W/B 28 September
SU executive Nominations open: Wednesday 1 October
Nominations close; Friday 10 October
Campaigning starts: Monday 13 October
Campaigning finishes: Friday 24 October
Half term 27 October -31 October
Voting opens Monday 3 Nov October
Voting closes: Friday 7 November
SU training 14 November
2nd Student Parliament 2 W/B 9 December
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Class reps for the area: