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Integrating learner choice & learning through a flexible framework & degree.

Integrating learner choice & learning through a flexible framework & degree. Associate Professor, Dr Lesley Moore. Florence Nightingale Fellow, Heather Burden. http://wbl-ipd.uwe.ac.uk. What is the Shell Award Framework (SAF)?.

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Integrating learner choice & learning through a flexible framework & degree.

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  1. Integrating learner choice & learning through a flexible framework & degree. Associate Professor, Dr Lesley Moore. Florence Nightingale Fellow, Heather Burden. http://wbl-ipd.uwe.ac.uk

  2. What is the Shell Award Framework (SAF)? • The University’s professional development programme which enables learners to gain an academic qualification for their CPD • Uniquely, individuals can choose learning opportunities from within and outside UWE

  3. Educational aims of the SAF The SAF will provide learners with: • the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills and the ability to become more productive in their current and future roles • the skills to develop approaches to learning within the context of formal study as it relates to the workplace • the opportunity to develop intellectual, analytical and problem solving skills and encourage the development of mature and independent judgment.

  4. Underpinning Philosophy: • Action + knowledge (tacit & mode 2) + reflection = work-based learning (Raelin, 2000) • Learner centred and locus of control, not teacher centred and controlled • Teacher is a facilitator of learning.

  5. How does it work? • Through the application process, learners can bring in a large amount of external learning, the outcomes of which can be mapped against the programme ‘Can-do’ learning outcomes. Flexible AEL opportunities. • Negotiated learning plan, which is not limited by institutional, departmental or subject boundaries. • The compulsory requirement is to complete a UWE work-based learning module/s at the appropriate level. • Award title - ‘Integrated Professional Development’

  6. The learner at the centre The Shell Awards Flexible learning opportunities Compulsory work-based learning module (s)

  7. Essential educational shifts to support work-based learning Lifelong learning Flexible learning Learning outcomes Learner locus of control Action learning Problem solving Inquiry based Reflection Deep learning Active learner Traditional learning Content driven Information giving Objectives Teacher controlled – The expert Didactic, Rote learning Surface Learning Passive learner

  8. Sustainable learning, sustainable assessment. Reflection Judgement skills eg. self assessment, peer assessment, evaluation, interpretation. Reflexivity. Mindfulness.

  9. Mindfulness: Knowing oneself, self-awareness, Cultural and situational awareness, Shared values, beliefs, virtues Awareness of societal ethical issues & tensions. Research knowledge, inquiry (Bentz & Shapiro,1998) Practical wisdom – phronesis – How to act in different situations. (Aristotle- Irwin 1999)

  10. Specific advantages of using SAF for workforce development • Offers flexibility of the journey • Meets the needs of professionals in work • Offers bespoke, dynamic content • Offers an agile response to professional development in a changing world • Process for negotiating title that reflects the bespoke route.

  11. My Journey through the Shell Award FrameworkMSc Integrated Professional Development Heather Burden Work-based learning student, University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol

  12. The Synthesis of Learning My Negotiated Learning Plan (NLP) • CPD, Accredited experiential learning (AEL) (20 LM credits) • Practical WBL – leadership development x1 module (40 credits, L M) • Making a difference WBL – change management project x 2 modules (40 and 60 LM credits) • Integrating LEAN thinking - x1 module (30 credits LM) • Total credits = 190 at Level M • Identified learning outcomes • Flexible, student-centred, progressive.

  13. Leadership development Mentor Support Experiential learning REFLECTION Service improvement project Application of theory and learning to these ideas Personal Aspirations PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Mentor support WORK ENVIRONMENT THEORY & ANALYSIS Mentor support Work-based issues Me as a learner Work-based learning and higher education Organisational strategy Triangulated Approach

  14. Opportunity for WBL - 2012 Florence Nightingale Leadership Fellowship • Fellowship – Stanford University and King’s Fund informal learning, reflection, shadowing, Networking eg 10 Downing Street, Westminster Experience • Travel – Mexico City and New Zealand Observational, comparative evidence, inquiry, reflection, Networking • Change Management – care improvement project

  15. Benefits of My Journey • WBL does not have academic timescales • Mentor support from all angles • Summative reflection - you cannot make it up! • Self-reflection has changed me as a person - a life-long skill. • Improved my critical thinking in the workplace environment • Achievement of ‘Can-do’ learning outcomes • Leads to further actions – sustainability

  16. Thank you for listening Emails: Heather.Burden@nbt.nhs.uk Lesley2.moore@uwe.ac.uk

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