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Sandra craig Academic learning adviser (ALA ) 24 May 2012

Sandra craig Academic learning adviser (ALA ) 24 May 2012. ALAs. One ALA who specialises in mathematics and statistics There are seven ALAs who provide academic writing development sessions Each Department has a named ALA whom students can contact Tutoring to students in :-

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Sandra craig Academic learning adviser (ALA ) 24 May 2012

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  1. Sandra craigAcademic learning adviser (ALA)24 May 2012

  2. ALAs • One ALA who specialises in mathematics and statistics • There are seven ALAs who provide academic writing development sessions • Each Department has a named ALA whom students can contact • Tutoring to students in :- • One to one meetings (booked through moodleor email) • Small group sessions • Bi-weekly workshops • In class sessions

  3. Main student needs During the first year of studies students need clarity about expectations; information and guidance about the requirements of independent study • Students leaving home for the first time and mature students returning to studies and possibly managing conflicting personal commitments • Familiarising students with the conventions of academic writing • Reinforcing the need to read/research widely • Translating experiential learning into theory

  4. The role of an ALA • On-going induction and knowledge about transition processes • Bridge the gap between expectations and aspirations • Encourage all students to have active participation in lectures - permission to have a ‘voice’ • Provide year long generic academic development programmes (Autumn, Spring and Summer) • Personalised support for individual needs of students • Inspire students in how to sustain university life and meet the requirements of their programme of study • Increase knowledge about using feedback to go up a grade and to continually monitor their degree classification process (DCP) • Prepare bespoke sessions as requested by lecturers – e.g. Reflective writing, Critical thinking

  5. University-wide context • Recruit, train and support student mentors Collaborate and contribute at various University level meetings about emerging student trends: – • Departmental • Learning and teaching advisory groups • Programme boards • Teaching enhancement group (how to develop and improve student experiences)

  6. Recognition and rewards • Student achievement of aspirations • Being an integral part of student journey from the first year of studies through to graduation • Recipient of the inaugural Student-Led Teaching Award for Best Support Staff.

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