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A Research Set in Stone Educational Journeys into Past, Present, and Future

D. Brown & E. Johnson. A Research Set in Stone Educational Journeys into Past, Present, and Future. Overview. Introduction The Destination Individual Journeys School Student University Undergraduate University Lecturer A Joint Journey Summary. Introduction.

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A Research Set in Stone Educational Journeys into Past, Present, and Future

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  1. D. Brown & E. Johnson A Research Set in StoneEducational Journeys into Past, Present, and Future

  2. Overview Introduction The Destination Individual Journeys School Student University Undergraduate University Lecturer A Joint Journey Summary

  3. Introduction The NTU Work Experience Programme “As a university and a major employer we are ideally placed to offer work experience placements to secondary and FE students which not only provide a great experience of the world of work, but also a valuable insight into the workings of higher education and how this can help students focus on their future.”

  4. Introduction Placement statistics • 2008/09 • - total placements offered: 10 • - total number students placed: 18 • 2009/10 • - total placements offered: 19 • - total number students placed: 43 • 2010/11 • - total placements offered: 26 • - total number students placed: 50 • 2011/12 • - total placements offered: 28 (as at 11.11.11) • - total number of students placed: 18 (as at 11.11.11)

  5. Introduction Placement areas • Administration and Events Assistant • Astronomy and Science Outreach Assistant • BLSS Academic Administrator • Construction Quality Management Assistant • Environment Team Assistant • Fashion Design Student • Forensic Assistant • IT Assistant • Libraries Assistant • Microbiology Assistant • Psychology Research Assistant • Sports and Lifestyle Assistant • Support Administrator • Theatre Technician

  6. Introduction Work Experience in HE • Untapped source of placements • Opportunities across academic areas and support services • Insight into different teaching and learning styles • Insight into the university experience • See facilities first hand • Attend lectures • Interact with lecturers, undergraduate and postgraduate students • Take part in research with contribution acknowledged in publications

  7. Introduction Example timetable

  8. The Destination Location • Peak District National Park • Remote but accessible site Context • Abundance of ancient heritage Motivation • CPD Resources • Virtual Fieldtrip (undergraduate students) • Monolith (archaeo-astronomy)

  9. The Destination Location • Peak District National Park • Remote but accessible site Context • Abundance of ancient heritage • Accessible geology Motivation • CPD Resources • Virtual Fieldtrip (undergraduate students) • Monolith (archaeo-astronomy) Issac presenting Gardom’s Edge

  10. Individual Journey School Students Individual small projects Motivate or defined by students Project tailored towards student Reflection upon project Student team Project Student linked Project Proposing an Archaeological dig Possible Astronomical alignment Presenting results to scientific community Student Project

  11. Individual Journey University Undergraduate Working on project 5 weeks Developing resources and methods Explore critical thinking Scientific literacy IT resources Deeper critical interpretation Applying to wider community

  12. Individual Journey University Lecturer Support in research project Exploring inter-disciplinary Embedding work into community Supporting University policy Technical innovation Landscape history Inter-disciplinary approach Astronomy

  13. A Joint Journey Journeys are part of larger interconnected picture Together we form a Community of Practice (Lave & Wenger 1991) • Negotiating meaning together • Social interACTIONs • Informal environments • The journey never ends Supporting and developing a critical place-based learning (Gruenewald 2003) • Re-inhabiting and de-colonizing • Supporting sustainability • Versatile, flexible, and critical mindset

  14. Summary • Placements are a success • Don’t miss the opportunity of placement • Students & Staff • Embrace the Community of Practice • Transferable skills • Sustainability Esther Johnson workexperience@ntu.ac.uk (0115 848 6588) Dr. Daniel Brown Daniel.brown02@ntu.ac.uk (0115 848 3518) www.ntu.ac.uk/community www.archaeopoject.pbworks.comExplore all placement projects

  15. Questions Esther Johnson workexperience@ntu.ac.uk (0115 848 6588) Dr. Daniel Brown Daniel.brown02@ntu.ac.uk (0115 848 3518) www.ntu.ac.uk/community www.archaeopoject.pbworks.com Explore all placement projects

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