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PROGRAMMES FOR 2013-2014

INSTIL PROGRAMMES for 2013-2014

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CONTENTSThe director’s introduction 5

The INSTIL team 6

INSTIL 2013-2014 events 8

INSTIL Annual Lecture 8

INSTIL Spring Lecture 8

Learning and Teaching Conference 8

Sessions for academic staff 9

Postgraduate Certificate (PgCert) in Academic Practice 12

Applying for Research Funding 13

Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) training 14

*NEW* INSTIL webinars 15

Course Leaders open forum 16

Academic literacy and learning support 17

Learning, Teaching and Assessment Network (LTAN) 18

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I am pleased to introduce this year’s Institute for Teaching, Innovation, and Learning (INSTIL) programmes. INSTIL has now been operating for four years. Over this period, we have provided support and direction on teaching, learning, assessment and research on teaching and learning. We have focused on the management of learning at team and course level, and the use of technology in the curriculum. We have also provided individualised support and will continue to do so. INSTIL has added to its remit the management of module evaluations, and developed a structure for e-assessment. Over the past year, INSTIL has worked with colleagues in the University, and with partners across the sector to review its TEL strategy. A number of projects will be taken forward this year, including the development of an infrastructure for distance and blended learning. INSTIL is also managing the academic experience of international students through a set of activities and programmes that support their experience. Finally, a significant amount of our work this year is directed at supporting home and international students in their studies through workshops and direct work with course and module leaders.

As ever, we welcome ideas on how we could improve our service and any suggestion you might have for us to better engage with you and your School.

In this year’s programme, you will find initiatives that INSTIL have set-up in response to last year’s feedback, and to enhancement issues that address the University’s strategic priorities and the national agenda – student engagement; HEA Fellowship and teaching qualifications; employability; TEL; academic literacy and learning support. Our programmes are actively supported by a number of colleagues across the University who act as judges, reviewers, mentors, facilitators and supervisors inter alia. The INSTIL team is extremely grateful for this expert contribution from academic members of staff and from central services into our programmes. We always welcome newcomers to this team, so please feel free to contact us to contribute to our work.

THE DIRECTOR’S INTRODUCTION

In order to engage directly with academic teams as they work on the curriculum, in 2013-14 the TEL team will continue to work with individuals and teams in specific Schools:

Ealing Law School Susan Driver ex 2430Ealing School of Art, Design and Media

London College of Music

College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare

School of Psychology, Social Care and Human Sciences

Andy Turner ex 2697

London School of Hospitality and Tourism

School of Computing and Technology

The Business School

Our local activities in Schools, and our central programme (in this brochure) cover most aspects of academic practice in a modern University – best professional practice for assessment and feedback; being a new lecturer at the University; enhancing one’s academic skills; developing research skills and expertise; using technologies; and sharing research findings in informal settings.

Whatever level of knowledge you may have on any particular topic, there should be something for all in our offering. We welcome all, and will seek to adapt our service to suit your requirements.

Professor Joëlle FanghanelDirectorInstitute for Teaching, Innovation and LearningOn behalf of the INSTIL team

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THE INSTIL TEAM

The INSTIL team is located on the fourth floor in Paragon.

Professor Joëlle FanghanelDirector of [email protected] and areas of interest: academic identities, academic work, worldly pedagogies and graduate attributes

Alison ClerkinINSTIL [email protected]

Val KosCourse administrator (PgCert in Academic Practice)[email protected]

Marta FirestoneHead of Academic Literacy and Student [email protected] and areas of interest: academic literacies, argumentation, teaching and learning in Higher Education, curriculum design, academic practice, ‘non-supervisory supervision’.

Dr Jannie RoedHead of Academic Practice [email protected] responsibilities: Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice; UK Professional Standards Framework (HEA Fellowship); Supervising Postgraduate Students; University Foundation Certificate for International Students; Graduate Certificate for International Students (Pre-Masters); Pre-sessional and in-sessional English classes.Research and areas of interest: academic identities; doctoral supervision and affective aspects of learning.

Andy TurnerVLE [email protected] and areas of interest: management of the Blackboard VLE, Turnitin and PebblePad; user support for TEL systems; e-submission, e-marking and e-feedback; staff digital literacies.

Susan DriverTechnology Enhanced Learning Developer/[email protected] and areas of interest:Collaboration: Blackboard discussion boards, wikis and group toolsInteractivity: audience response systems (clickers), Xerte learning objectsAssessment: Turnitin and GradeMark, Blackboard assignments and testsReflection: PebblePad, blogs and online journals.

Joe TuriMaterials [email protected]: learning materials development in various platforms, including Blackboard and Xerte; desktop publishing and video editing.

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Annual Lecture

Wednesday 5 February 2014, 5pm for 5.30pm Location: TBAThe speaker for the annual lecture will be Professor Joelle Fanghanel who will talk about feedback.

INSTIL Spring Lecture

Thursday 3 April 2014, 5pm for 5.30pmLocation: TBAThe speaker for this event will be visiting Professor to INSTIL Ron Barnett.

Further details on these two events will be available atuwl.ac.uk/instil nearer the time.

INSTIL ANNUAL EVENTS

Learning and Teaching Conference

24 June 2014, all day Brentford siteThe Learning and Teaching Conference provides opportunities for discussion on practical as well as theoretical issues relating to teaching at university. It is an opportunity for colleagues at UWL to present their work. We also invite experts in their field to come and share their experience with us on topics that are relevant to UWL.

If you wish to contribute to the organisation of the 2014 Conference, please contact Alison Clerkin at [email protected] or ex 2690 or Professor Joëlle Fanghanel at [email protected]

Comments from delegates on last year’s Teaching and Learning Conference:

For further information on any of the above please contact [email protected]

“Really enjoyed the morning presentations - a variety of excellent

speakers, with fresh ideas.”

“Thank you. Morning panel very good, the best session so far in

the University.”“All speakers

and small group sessions were

excellent.”

“Very interactive

and useful!”

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Induction for Hourly-Paid Lecturers (HPLs)Teaching at the University of West London

This half-day session will introduce HPLs to basic University of West London frameworks and processes, including HPL roles and responsibilities; quality and enhancement; and teaching and learning practices. Please note that it is the same session which is repeated on each date.

Tuesday 1 October 2013 10am-1pm, PR508, Brentford site

Monday 28 October 201310am-1pm, 11th floor, Brentford site

Tuesday 11 February 201410am-1pm, Location: TBA

To book please contact [email protected]

Induction for Postgraduate Research Students - Preparing to Teach in Higher Education

This half-day session will introduce research students who teach to University of West London frameworks and processes, including their roles and responsibilities, quality issues and providing them with a basic toolkit and strategies to teach effectively at undergraduate level.

Thursday 17 October 201310am – 1pm, 11th floor, Brentford site

Tuesday 4 Feb 201410am – 1pm, Location: TBA


SESSIONS FOR ACADEMIC STAFF

Supervising Postgraduate Research

This course is designed for academic staff who wish to develop their practice in supervising students at Master’s level or MPhil/PhD level. The course is accredited by the Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA), and participants who complete the assignment will receive a certificate from SEDA.

Please note that this programme is delivered free of charge to members of the University. There are only 20 places available, and it is ESSENTIAL that participants attend all three sessions. Schools will be charged £100 if colleagues fail to attend. Tea, coffee and lunch are included.

The course will run in the first semester on:

Friday 18 October 201310am-4pm, PR110, Brentford site

Friday 15 November 201310am-4pm, PR110, Brentford site

Friday 13 December 201310am-4pm, PR110, Brentford site

In semester two the dates for the workshops are:

Friday 7 March 201410am-4pm, Location: TBA

Friday 25 April 201410am-4pm, Location: TBA

Friday 16 May 201410am-4pm, Location: TBA


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Gaining the UK Professional Standards Qualification (HEA)

It is one of the University of West London’s top priorities to ensure that as many members of academic staff as possible gain Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA). The institutional aim is that 50% of all members of staff who teach have some level of Fellowship by the end of 2014, and 70% by the end of 2016. New members of academic staff are encouraged to complete the Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice which is a one year part-time course leading to Fellowship of the HEA.

Experienced staff who do not have an HE teaching qualification are encouraged to gain Fellowship through the HEA accredited CPD route. Throughout the academic year INSTIL runs monthly workshops on how to complete this process.

To book a place on any of the events below, please contact Val Kos, [email protected]

UK Professional Standards Framework – Workshops

Tuesday 8 October 20132pm-4pm, PR110, Brentford site

Monday 11 November 20132pm-4pm, H336, Ealing site

4 December 20132pm-4pm, TC052, Ealing site

20 January 20142pm-4pm, TC402, Ealing site

6 February 20142pm-4pm, Location: TBA

13 May 20142pm-4pm, Location: TBA

22 May 20142pm-4pm, Location: TBA

24 July 20142pm-4pm, Location: TBA

INSTIL also runs Awaydays where members of staff can be supported throughout the day in completing their submission form and preparing their presentation.

UK Professional Standards Framework - Awaydays

Thursday 9 January 201410am-4pm, Location: TBA

Monday 7 April 201410am-4pm, Location: TBA

Mon 23 June 2014,10am-4pm, Location: TBA

Thursday 26 June 201410am-4pm, Location: TBA

Comment from a colleague who attended an Awayday:

SESSIONS FOR ACADEMIC STAFF

“The day spent writing the application was genius. I

would not have been able to do it without the time booked out to a workshop. Once the

application was written the rest fell into place. Thanks for all

your help.”

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The Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice is an introduction to teaching and learning in UK Higher Education and provides a good foundation for developing your academic career. It develops scholarly reflection on your experiences as a teacher and supportive dialogue with peers and tutors. During the course you will have an opportunity to develop a small pedagogical research project in your own discipline. The course also equips you with the skills needed to continue your professional development in learning and teaching after the course finishes. The course is accredited by the Higher Education Academy (HEA) and successful completion leads to Fellowship of the HEA. The course is also accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Nurses and midwives who complete the course are therefore eligible to obtain teacher status and to record this with the NMC.

Module description:

Supporting Student Learning, 20 creditsThis module introduces participants to the basics of good teaching and learning practice for those who are new to teaching in UK Higher Education. For those who already have some experience, it will help consolidate their practice.

Dates: 25 September 2013, 2 October 2013, 9 October 2013, 23 October 2013, 30 October 2013, 6 November 2013, 20 November 2013, 27 November 2013, 4 December 2013 and 11 December 2013.

Assignment submission date: 7 January 2014

All classes are in TC402, Ealing site, 10am to 1pm

Enhancing Student Learning, 40 credits This module provides an opportunity for participants to explore in depth aspects of teaching and learning in Higher Education which were covered in the first module. Participants will be working on their own pedagogic research project, supported by a facilitator and a small group of colleagues in an Action Learning Set.

Dates: 15 January 2014 – 20 June 2014

Assignment submission date: 20 June 2014

All sessions are on Wednesdays, 10am-1pmTC402, Ealing site

POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE (PGCERT) IN ACADEMIC PRACTICE

To apply please contact Val Kos, the Course Administrator by e-mail on [email protected]

For further information of an academic nature, please e-mail the Programme Leader, Jannie Roed on [email protected]

Induction

The induction will be held on 25 September 2013, 10am in room TC402, Ealing site followed by enrolment. Please note it is essential to attend the induction session if you plan to join the programme.

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APPLYING FOR RESEARCH FUNDING

Applying for research funding

The Institute for Practice and Interdisciplinary Research (INSPIRE) will be running the following three workshops on how to apply for research funding. All workshops take place in TC248, Ealing site, 12.15pm-1.45pm. There is no need to book, just come along. All staff are welcome to attend.

1. Introduction to research funding in the UK - Wednesday 29 January 2014This seminar is aimed at colleagues new to research. It will explore what actually defines research, why research defines a University and will explain the government’s model of the dual support system for research funding in the UK, highlighting key funding bodies and their funding schemes.

2. Writing funding bids - Wednesday 19 March 2014This session is aimed at colleagues who are new to bid-writing and will provide an introduction to what makes a well-constructed research bid.

3. Costing research bids - Wednesday 21 May 2014Many funders have very specific requirements for costing research proposals. This session will outline the costs that need to be considered when applying for research funding, introduce and explain UWL costing procedures and will provide guidance for completing the UWL costing sheet.

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INSTIL PROGRAMMES for 2013-2014INSTIL PROGRAMMES for 2013-2014

The most effective way of understanding technology, is to work with teams– whether at School, course or module level –addressing the specific tools which academics need to understand and use. Please contact your TEL Developer/Consultant to arrange training for your team.

Topics which can be covered include:

• What’s new in Blackboard – a look at features introduced by the latest upgrade

• Making more effective use of the Blackboard VLE to engage learners

• Use of Turnitin and other tools for e-submission, e-marking and e-feedback; digital tools to enhance student communication and collaboration

• Tools to support personal development planning and reflection.

We offer introductory training for academics new to the University (including for Hourly-Paid Lecturers).

We offer seminars to individuals, groups, or by webinar, as appropriate.

We will be contributing to a regular series of INSTIL webinars during the year: look out for announcements with details of how to participate in these webinars as they happen and/or view recordings of the events.

Your contacts in the TEL team are:

Andy Turner ex 2697VLE Manager College of Nursing, Midwifery and HealthcareSchool of Psychology, Social Care and Human Sciences

Susan Driver ex 2430TEL Developer/ Consultant Ealing School of Art, Design and MediaLondon College of MusicEaling Law School

Joe Turi ex 4130Materials developer

TECHNOLOGY-ENHANCED LEARNING (TEL) TRAINING

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*NEW* INSTIL WEBINARS

INSTIL will run a series of webinars over the coming academic year to cover all areas of our work - sessions can be run to suit your needs.

The sessions will also be recorded and made available for colleagues to watch later.

Technology Enhanced Learning sessions will run fortnightly on Thursday lunchtimes, 12.30pm – 1.30pm.

Dates for Semester one are:

3 October 2013Using Microsoft Lync for webinars - How to use Lync to communicate and provide support for your students.

17 October 2013What’s new in Blackboard SP13 - An overview of new features in Blackboard – including the new navigation and notifications centre, the calendar, and inline assignment grading.

31 October 2013How to set up Turnitin assignments - Best practice in setting up Turnitin assignments for formative and summative use.

14 November 2013Interpreting Turnitin Originality Reports - How to make sense of originality scores – using Turnitin reports as an aid to identifying plagiarism and poor academic writing; and how to provide support to your students in making sense of their Originality Reports.

28 November 2013Creating and using Blackboard tests - Blackboard tests can be used formatively to test and reinforce learning, or as a summative tool. Typically questions will be multiple choice, but many other question types are available. Learn how to set up your tests and make them available to students.

12 December 2013Grading and feeding back on student work in Blackboard - Using Blackboard assessment tools, including rubrics and inline grading.

9 January 2014Grading and feeding back on student work in Turnitin - Using Turnitin GradeMark to mark students’ work and provide feedback.

Although scheduled to last 1 hour, the presentations by INSTIL staff will run for around 30 minutes, leaving plenty of time for staff questions and discussion.

These will run as webinars, using Microsoft Lync.

To participate in the webinars you will need to be at your computer and have:• computer speakers or headphones• ideally, a microphone eg a headset with built-in

microphone – but this is not essential• Microsoft Lync installed on your computer.

To have Lync installed on your UWL computer please raise a support call with the IT Service Desk. A member of IT staff will need to install and configure the software, so please log your call in plenty of time.

If you wish to use Lync on your home computer, please contact the IT Service Desk for advice. Alternatively, you can “attend” a webinar from home using Lync 2010 Attendee – this can be downloaded and easily installed from http://bit.ly/uwl-attendee

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COURSE LEADERS OPEN FORUM

This forum is open to all course leaders. It is an informal forum for course leaders to discuss issues of particular interest. Lunch will be provided.

Wednesday 6 November 2013 12.30pm to 1.30pm, TC052, Ealing site

Wednesday 18 December 201312.30pm to 1.30pm, TC052, Ealing site

Wednesday 12 February 201412.30pm to 1.30pm, Location: TBA

Wednesday 30 April 201412.30pm to 1.30pm, Location: TBA

Wednesday 9 July 201412.30pm to 1.30pm, Location: TBA

Please register in advance so that we can cater for refreshments.

Contact [email protected] and leave your name, school, contact number and which date(s) you would like to attend.

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ACADEMIC LITERACY AND LEARNING SUPPORT

Student support

Aware of the challenges students experience in Higher Education, INSTIL seeks to offer students opportunities to deepen their understanding of the learning strategies required in their studies. In order to achieve this goal, face-to-face workshops have been designed to provoke critical engagement by developing students’ critical reading and thinking, thinking about writing, writing for learning and research, for them to prepare for and complete their exams and assignments with confidence. It is a premise of INSTIL’s provision that effective writing is developed through self-awareness and reflexivity. Consequently, support will by no means be merely theoretical, but rather hands-on practical provision where students will be able to apply the skills learnt to their own work.

In semesters one and two, the Learning Support team will offer students a ten-week literacy development course, where academic texts will be analysed from a linguistic perspective and focus will be placed on raising students’ awareness and skill as regards critical reading and writing, expression, structure and argumentation in English. Stress will also be placed on time management, authorship and referencing.

This course will be available at Ealing and Brentford sites, and Fountain House on Wednesdays between 2 - 3.30pm, starting on 9 October 2013. A full programme for all three sites will be available on Blackboard.

On the last week of both semesters, one-off drop-in exam workshops will be offered to help students manage revision and confidently prepare for exams.

In semester two, a five-week dissertation writing course will also be offered to students where those interested will be given the opportunity to work through the process of planning and structuring their dissertations. Students will be introduced to research methodology, and assisted in the process of developing their proposals into well-structured dissertations.

In the summer months, writing retreats and group tutorials will be available, as well as refresher one-off workshops for those students taking resits and writing up their dissertations.

Surgery hours will be available throughout the academic year for students who would like 1:1 tutorial support.

School/staff support

The Learning Support team are also available to work in collaboration with Schools and academic colleagues to offer discipline specific support to meet the needs of students. Please let us know if you would like specific interventions in your School, or on your module. We recognise that developing educational practice takes time and we would try to facilitate the process in a number of ways. We would be happy to converse and work with you around thinking and writing by helping you (re)think and (re)design modules and assessment; develop tasks and materials; teach on a collaborative basis; run writing or reading retreats; offer practical advice; help students with writing; or simply evaluate the above – what works, what doesn’t work, how students respond...

For any information on provision, please contact Marta Firestone at [email protected]

Drop-in sessions for English language support are run on Tuesdays and Wednesday from 8 October 2013 to 28 May 2014. Students do not need to book but can come along and bring their own work to get help with their language.

For further details, please contact Jannie Roed at [email protected]

Tuesdays 3pm - 5pm in H336, Ealing siteEvery week, starting on 8 October 2013

Wednesdays 12pm - 2pm in TC308, Ealing site Every week, starting on 9 October 2013

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LEARNING, TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT NETWORK (LTAN)

Meetings will be held on a Wednesday from 11am – 12.30pm Dates of the meetings are: 30 October 2013, TC052, Ealing site22 January 2014, Location: TBA9 April 2014, Location: TBA2 July 2014, Location: TBA

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