EBE learning and Teaching Jim Canning

Learning Development Centre (LDC) School of Engineering and Built Environment Picture by Ken Rice Academic Development Tutor? y y y In 2008/09 GCU created a new role in each of its schools called Academic Development Tutor (ADT) The ADT’s were meant to supplement the work of the central unit responsible for academic writing and study skills support (Effective Learning Service) Central units reported low usage of its service by students from engineering and computing subject areas Restructure y y y y y In 2011/12, GCU restructured, schools were merged into Central units for academic writing, study skills and ICT skills were devolved to new schools Learning Development Centres created In the School of Engineering and Built Environment, the ADT role was seen as part of an existing integrated model of the student experience (Triple C Model) Care, Control, Consistency Optimally Maximising Student Retention in Higher Education Elaine M Smith & Barry J Beggs Learning Development Centre (LDC) y The primary aim of LDC is to support and help enhance the learning experience of our students y In doing so, we hope to assist students to meet their aspirations and help them to succeed Learning Development Centre (LDC) y y Provides a range of services and support for students and staff of the School of Engineering and Built Environment Staffed by a team of highly experienced Academic Development Tutors and Learning Technologists Learning Development Centre (LDC) y LDC operates an ‘open door’ policy ◦ Students are free to come and speak with an Academic Development Tutor at any time ◦ Appointments can also be arranged in advance by email or by telephone y LDC provides guidance that meets the specific learning and teaching needs of all students ◦ including disabled students and those with dyslexia y Free and Confidential http://www.gcu.ac.uk/ldc/ LDC Priorities y y y y y y Student Satisfaction, Progression and Completion Developing student personal skills, confidence and ambition Supporting diverse learners Best use of new technologies Embedding ‘Graduate Attributes’ in curriculum Listening and responding to employers, professional bodies and the student voice Student Usage of SEBE LDC Method of Contact – SEBE LDC Contact Pattern - years Range of Student Issues http://www.gcu.ac.uk/new2gcu/schoolofeng ineeringandbuiltenvironment/ http://www.gcu.ac.uk/secstudent/ ANY QUESTIONS? ... their aspirations and help them to succeed Learning Development Centre (LDC) y y Provides a range of services and support for students and staff of the School of Engineering and Built Environment... LDC provides guidance that meets the specific learning and teaching needs of all students ◦ including disabled students and those with dyslexia y Free and Confidential http://www.gcu.ac.uk/ldc/... experienced Academic Development Tutors and Learning Technologists Learning Development Centre (LDC) y LDC operates an ‘open door’ policy ◦ Students are free to come and speak with an Academic Development