https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1 Changes to Higher Education 2017-18 en-us 2017-05-09 13:49:35 UTC 2017-05-10 08:31:43 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Manbag.png sadie_oldridge https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170765803 Please have a look at the new suggested structure for foundation degrees. the right hand side illustrates generic modules which will run throughout each course, on each level. What are your thoughts on these generic modules?]]> 2017-05-09 13:54:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170765803 sadie_oldridge https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170766371 It may be necessary to merge different subjects within these generic modules, and to then differentiate the learning outcomes to be more suitably applied to your chosen subject area. What are your thoughts on this?]]> 2017-05-09 13:55:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170766371 sadie_oldridge https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170766663 On the left hand side you will see the number of modules has decreased (four to three) but the weighting has increased (20 credits to 30 credits adn so on). what are your thoughts on this change?]]> 2017-05-09 13:56:34 UTC https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170766663 sadie_oldridge https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170767108 By merging modules there is a opportunity to assimilate content across the subject area, but not at the detriment of the subject itself (ie it will be grouped into other modules  but the content will not be neglected). What are your thoughts on this?]]> 2017-05-09 13:58:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170767108 sadie_oldridge https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170768692 An increase in credit size may mean alternative assessment methods are used OR a larger volume of assessments - for example increasing essay length or presentation/blog depth. what are your thougths on this?]]> 2017-05-09 14:02:16 UTC https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170768692 sadie_oldridge https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170769421 "Would be some concern over modules and the links to specialism"
"Do not like 'generic' as HE courses are specialist"]]> 2017-05-09 14:04:06 UTC https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170769421 sadie_oldridge https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170770268 "think new approach could work fine"

"Modules are vital and the input is important- must be sure everything is covered appropriately"

]]> 2017-05-09 14:06:14 UTC https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170770268 sadie_oldridge https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170770890 2017-05-09 14:08:02 UTC https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170770890 sadie_oldridge https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170771027 "Could see it working"
"Level 5 research methods set up knowledge for level 6"]]> 2017-05-09 14:08:27 UTC https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170771027 sadie_oldridge https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170772272 as long as gaurentee subject specialism is covered, then okay.

"having 'bare bones' would mean student has to seek out information more specific to subject"]]> 2017-05-09 14:11:52 UTC https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170772272 sadie_oldridge https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170772831 "could the modules not just be more course specific and not merged? then lesson input could be delivered to the specific course and outcomes and not be generic. Working with new people is always a good learning experience although the 'generic' word is a concern"

]]> 2017-05-09 14:13:16 UTC https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170772831 sadie_oldridge https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170773902 Concern regaring assessment; will there be less?

each module is important an links into the following module/level

smaller modules will mean more regular assessments, which is better]]> 2017-05-09 14:15:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170773902 sadie_oldridge https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170774603 larger modules may not reflect course specific content]]> 2017-05-09 14:17:11 UTC https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170774603 sadie_oldridge https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170774890 could be possible to merge content]]> 2017-05-09 14:17:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170774890 sadie_oldridge https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170775055 Would this mean I do not get a wider spread in terms of modules and options. This could mean missing out on a dropped module that I could really value or need.

]]> 2017-05-09 14:18:16 UTC https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170775055 sadie_oldridge https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170779159 " I like the way it is run at the moment"
"it is up to college to ensure that all required content is covered" ]]> 2017-05-09 14:29:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170779159 sadie_oldridge https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170779467 Queried whether this approach would be suitable as students work at different levels of ability. Will everyone be on the same page?

]]> 2017-05-09 14:30:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170779467 sadie_oldridge https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170779662 As long as everything that has been included, is continued, then that would be suitable

]]> 2017-05-09 14:30:44 UTC https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170779662 sadie_oldridge https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170779854 Would be concerned about [content] getting watered down versions of some modules as they become merged. Having diluted areas of study could mean missing out on some detail and gaining wider knowledge of these areas"

]]> 2017-05-09 14:31:19 UTC https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170779854 sadie_oldridge https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170780339 2017-05-09 14:32:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170780339 sadie_oldridge https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170780650 "Prefer smaller essays to get head around subject"

]]> 2017-05-09 14:34:06 UTC https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170780650 sadie_oldridge https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170781736 Part time students have childcare/work commitments - concerned about larger assessments or potentially more [variety]]]> 2017-05-09 14:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170781736 sadie_oldridge https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170782007 "the bigger they are, the more [homework] is required"]]> 2017-05-09 14:38:33 UTC https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170782007 sadie_oldridge https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170782309 On employer attitude towards Foundation Degree: College would need to to demonstrate why change is suitable.

]]> 2017-05-09 14:39:19 UTC https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170782309 sadie_oldridge https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170782544 concerned re cost: "Course must relfect the price and show quality and value for money"]]> 2017-05-09 14:40:05 UTC https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170782544 sadie_oldridge https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170782887 Could foresee having larger essays as a possibility. I would preferr larger ones.]]> 2017-05-09 14:41:08 UTC https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170782887 sadie_oldridge https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170783178 Working load and assessment methods that I currently undertake are both large and
 varied. would be concerned that this increase would give less time to complete assignments and perhaps give a narrower knolwedge of the subject as a whole.]]> 2017-05-09 14:41:53 UTC https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170783178 sadie_oldridge https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170783655 "When doing my degree I want a wider subject specific knowledge of my subject]]> 2017-05-09 14:43:25 UTC https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170783655 sadie_oldridge https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170946753 Modules such as employability are applicable outside college

]]> 2017-05-10 08:22:40 UTC https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170946753 sadie_oldridge https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170947137 plus = meeting new people 
minus = used to own group
merging classes [means the student] will have to apply it to their own area outside of class

]]> 2017-05-10 08:24:54 UTC https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170947137 sadie_oldridge https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170947602 2017-05-10 08:27:24 UTC https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170947602 sadie_oldridge https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170947729 If student is nto awar of the subject they might not be able to keep up.

Students ar ealready used to this structure.

]]> 2017-05-10 08:28:15 UTC https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170947729 sadie_oldridge https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170947852 Does this change take into account different learning styles and speeds?

]]> 2017-05-10 08:28:57 UTC https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170947852 sadie_oldridge https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170947986 Doing smaller essays helps to manage workload throughout the year.
example = did  assessment in long & thin module. Did assessmen tin two steps, then gives heads up on how to proceed with rest of essay.]]> 2017-05-10 08:29:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170947986 sadie_oldridge https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170948141 Will it be more hard work?
Time management is important.

Does this reflect the needs of students with children and  in work?]]> 2017-05-10 08:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/sadie_oldridge/9gkgva5y0ip1/wish/170948141