Ug to PG transition by Amanda Black

Ug to PG transition by Amanda Black https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy ideas for a bridging course / support en-us 2018-01-17 13:05:30 UTC 2018-01-17 21:40:56 UTC hello@padlet.com question lorraine_gearing https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222045751 of the different categories, what is the proportional representation

]]> 2018-01-17 13:15:15 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222045751 Level 6 Taster Sessions https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222045817 2018-01-17 13:15:30 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222045817 d_howat https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222046139 Is it realistic that courses are designed to cater for diverse groups e.g. those straight out of UG as well as those with extensive work experience? If courses are designed with specific students in mind, no need for a 'bridging course'. ]]> 2018-01-17 13:16:29 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222046139 Test https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222046163 2018-01-17 13:16:34 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222046163 Like the idea of online 'Future Learn' course https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222046209 2018-01-17 13:16:43 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222046209 Personalisation https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222046276 activities to identified needs, followed by advice on how to improve.]]> 2018-01-17 13:16:59 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222046276 Good idea but what about a mook? d_phimister https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222046288 should be free as students may not want to pay additional fees]]> 2018-01-17 13:17:02 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222046288 ideas https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222046300 pre-orientation and language stkills important to make a comfortable step. Online activities and blended when arrive.

What kind of credits/values etc. Pass/Fail zero credits

Talks orientation days definitely needed to raise awareness from undergraduate

UG courses are fully aware of whole journey to PG.

]]> 2018-01-17 13:17:05 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222046300 https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222046377 Help students to understand the added value for their career (Investment in your career

]]> 2018-01-17 13:17:23 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222046377 Questions ... https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222046391 What should a “bridging course” look like?
Stand alone or embedded?
Duration, mode, assessment, cost, intensity.
What should a “course” contain?
Study skills? If so what?, English language, subject specific pre - learning, UK/Uni orientation/pre - orientation?
What are the advantages?
What are the barriers and disadvantages?

]]> 2018-01-17 13:17:26 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222046391 Needs to have confidence-building, team building, interpersonal stuff https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222046425 2018-01-17 13:17:33 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222046425 International https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222046541 2018-01-17 13:17:56 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222046541 https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222046543 Have we established what the gaps are, student consultation ]]> 2018-01-17 13:17:56 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222046543 academic practice led transition/bridging programme - also include commitment to study - short and intense? https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222046652 Clear purpose in terms of what they wish to achieve and where their starting point is and where they need to be

The idea of reflection, drafting and adapting to refine original outcomes.

UGs used to having and working in sprints, as opposed to long and skinny - growing into the PG study and allowing oneself to answer ones own questions through progression]]> 2018-01-17 13:18:15 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222046652 Level 6 A+V Module focussed on PGT opportunities (and study skills) https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222046716 2018-01-17 13:18:31 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222046716 Bridging the https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222046719 Someone to introduce the PG to UG in the latter part of year 3.

]]> 2018-01-17 13:18:32 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222046719 For UG to PG, need a clearer sense of the journey to PG from the beginning of the course so that it isn't introduced late (i.e. in third year). If we do intro in the third year, it looks like marketing or desperation https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222046736 2018-01-17 13:18:36 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222046736 Student testimonials https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222046783 Video testimonials from PG alumni]]> 2018-01-17 13:18:48 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222046783 emphais d_phimister https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222046811 should be an emphasis on what PG study actually means - the difference between PG and UG learning.]]> 2018-01-17 13:18:53 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222046811 DrEmmaH https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222046825 APT sessions for PG student that cover academic and research skills]]> 2018-01-17 13:18:55 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222046825 PGT Students Mentoring Level 6 students... https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222046874 2018-01-17 13:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222046874 Whatever is designed has to be structured for Sep/Jan/May intake https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222046929 2018-01-17 13:19:18 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222046929 d_howat https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222047043 If bridging course is generic, then we need to ensure that all courses have features in common, otherwise will be a waste of time. At the moment, PGT courses vary hugely in terms of pedagogy, so little in common.

]]> 2018-01-17 13:19:47 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222047043 Industry Perspective https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222047056 What are employers saying about PG qualifications?]]> 2018-01-17 13:19:50 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222047056 https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222047140 Recruitment - right audiences - taking recruitment outward (UK) I think already better covered inernationally.

PG tutors to take time to teach into UG to help embed awareness and journey]]> 2018-01-17 13:20:06 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222047140 Profiling tool https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222047434 Help student self assessment themselves as to what they need... Help them decide if it's for them.

]]> 2018-01-17 13:20:56 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222047434 Students need to understand gulf between the two and, more importantly, we need to remove the gulf (UG and PG staff in one course team not separate course teams) https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222047488 2018-01-17 13:21:06 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222047488 https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222047498 Is this more an enhanced induction rather than bridging course?]]> 2018-01-17 13:21:09 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222047498 d_howat https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222047541 if courses aim to cater for a range of students, then the course needs to demonstrate that induction caters for the transition that all students are making and not just e.g. for those coming straight from UG. At the moment, courses tend to be designed around a 'default' route - if we address this, there would be no need for a generic bridging course.

]]> 2018-01-17 13:21:17 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222047541 Transition j_ryall https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222047615 from where to where will depend on the individuals starting point:
UG to PG - same subject area, might not be needed, but understanding of committment
UG - PG - subject matter change - what do they need to know, pre- learning.
Individuals coming back into education - how do libraries work now a days! Expectations etc..Learning styles, how am I going to handle this?]]> 2018-01-17 13:21:33 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222047615 DrEmmaH https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222047650 Map UG to PG courses across faculties then provide opportunities for those students to test the range of appropriate PG courses via courses talks or joining PG classes]]> 2018-01-17 13:21:39 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222047650 Establishing the link https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222047771 A clear link should be established with clear explanation of benefits in terms of career opportunities and intellectual development ]]> 2018-01-17 13:21:59 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222047771 There must be social stuff built into inductions https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222047925 2018-01-17 13:22:28 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222047925 https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222047954 2018-01-17 13:22:36 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222047954 Placement Experience Opportunity https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222048075 Clearer rules, opportunity and framework. meaning, what is possible and can be grown. ]]> 2018-01-17 13:23:09 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222048075 DrEmmaH https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222048087 Help UG students make link between PG and aspirations. ]]> 2018-01-17 13:23:12 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222048087 PG Taster Sessions for L6 students https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222048156 Subject specific taster sessions offered to Level 6 students

]]> 2018-01-17 13:23:25 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222048156 Could it be a 0 credit module attached to PG course ensuring maximum take up https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222048196 2018-01-17 13:23:34 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222048196 extend integrated masters https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222048252 2018-01-17 13:23:45 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222048252 Understand Needs of each group https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222048366 Need to research each group for what their fears and aspirations are as basis for designing]]> 2018-01-17 13:24:06 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222048366 skills https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222048451 have a skills block on each moodle page. include list of skills that will be needed for that module that may not be taught. Link to range of resources, online and in person. Provides an individual approach. London does this
Contact Carole Still in London for more info

]]> 2018-01-17 13:24:23 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222048451 Can we make it accessible to all students? d_phimister https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222048648 2018-01-17 13:25:08 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222048648 DrEmmaH https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222048675 Study skills should include: academic culture & expectations such as academic writing, M-level research and appropriate sources, digital skills (excel, PowerPoint)]]> 2018-01-17 13:25:14 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222048675 Conversation j_ryall https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222048813 change UG to 4 year PG programmes.
2 year degree, plus placement year, then PG year - end with a Masters with experience (Kai Peters/Mark Holton conversation)]]> 2018-01-17 13:25:45 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222048813 Introduction of PG Courses https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222048835 Course Director's presentation to final year UG students]]> 2018-01-17 13:25:52 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222048835 DrEmmaH https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222048856 Manage staff expectation. Some staff don’t fully appreciate the challenge international or mature students face. ]]> 2018-01-17 13:25:58 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222048856 Skype open days https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222048980 Offer online conversations to discuss their options... Personalised advice. ]]> 2018-01-17 13:26:27 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222048980 raise the awareness at UG about teaching and student experience at PG level https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222049031 2018-01-17 13:26:37 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222049031 Market 4 year UG/PG combinations https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222049178 2018-01-17 13:27:13 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222049178 DrEmmaH https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222049180 Student testimonial and employer testimonial to show benefits of another year at Uni]]> 2018-01-17 13:27:13 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222049180 Youthsights https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222049409 Research already available in MEA about PG market and their motivations. Segmentation project in early stages of development ]]> 2018-01-17 13:28:10 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222049409 d_howat https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222049433 Transition, whether part of course or stand-alone, needs to cover the independence of PGT study.

]]> 2018-01-17 13:28:15 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222049433 space.... https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222049643 MA used to suggest a space for accomplishment on a personal level. ]]> 2018-01-17 13:29:01 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222049643 d_howat https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222049693 international students may benefit from a introduction to UK HE - could be generic

]]> 2018-01-17 13:29:14 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222049693 More integrated masters courses would improve UG to PGT. https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222049803 2018-01-17 13:29:30 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222049803 DrEmmaH https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222049805 Lack of PG culture/social scene/community that also supports PT students who often get excluded from more informal activities due to work/personal commitments]]> 2018-01-17 13:29:31 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222049805 PG and UG https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222049814 Have a course designed to go right through to Masters so no need for bridge. Some evidence that many (30%) people now intend to do Masters even at UG on some course... Maybe ]]> 2018-01-17 13:29:33 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222049814 opportunities to interact through social media to build the mooc - see what others are doing? d_phimister https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222050144 2018-01-17 13:30:53 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222050144 more support for 2 year master program and the placement, and flexibility in delivery https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222050205 2018-01-17 13:31:06 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222050205 Is it more about on-boarding? j_ryall https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222050387 2018-01-17 13:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222050387 DrEmmaH https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222050418 Online or VR type open days to allow international or working students to interact with us]]> 2018-01-17 13:31:58 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222050418 DrEmmaH https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222051759 Schools and faculties need to be less proprietary about students. It’s better to keep them at CU and have them move across schools of faculties than to lose them to another university who offer the same MSc as we do.]]> 2018-01-17 13:35:57 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222051759 PG Mentors aa2796 https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222249297 Consider a mentoring scheme where PG students mentor UG students.

]]> 2018-01-17 21:37:48 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222249297 Barriers aa2796 https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222249820 Could visas prevent International students' transition and/or bringing course?]]> 2018-01-17 21:40:23 UTC https://padlet.com/amandablack/6fbu1rfvl9dy/wish/222249820