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Foundation Education GoalsGoal 1:EIT has a portfolio of identified programmes with embedded literacy &
numeracy; embedding of literacy & numeracy into programmes is an integrated part of EIT’s quality management processes.
Goal 2:Each programme at EIT is part of an explicit learning pathway of
programmes, starting at foundation level and leading into employment or study at (higher) degree levels. The application and enrolment process ensures that each student enrols in the most appropriate pathway and at the most appropriate level on the pathway.
Goal 3:Each programme at EIT has specific structures in place to support
students with respect to foundation skills. These support structures are an integrated component of the design of lower level programmes and become increasingly the responsibility of the students at the higher levels.
Work Streams
Work Stream 1: Organisational Model to Support Embedding L&N
Work Stream 2: Staff DevelopmentWork Stream 3: Student Guidance – started 2010Work Stream 4: Programme Re-design and ImplementationWork Stream 5: Literacy & Numeracy Support for Foundation
Learners – completed December 2009Work Stream 6: Workplace Literacy – on holdWork Stream 7: Evaluation of Foundation Education Project
Project Steering Group:Sponsor (DCEO), Acad. Director, HR Director, Marketing
Director (from 2010), Project Mgr, Project Administrator
Project Steering Group:Sponsor (DCEO), Acad. Director, HR Director, Marketing
Director (from 2010), Project Mgr, Project Administrator
Project MgrProject Mgr
This group is the 2010 Project
Mgmt Group
WS2 Coordinator –
Teacher Development
Advisor
WS2 Coordinator –
Teacher Development
Advisor
Project Admin- istrator
Project Admin- istrator
Learning Services
Mgr
Learning Services
Mgr
WS3 Coordinator – Internal Contractor
WS3 Coordinator – Internal Contractor
One Literacy/
Numeracy Advisor
One Literacy/
Numeracy Advisor
WS7 Coordinator – Academic Advisor 2
WS7 Coordinator – Academic Advisor 2
WS4 Coordinato
r – Academic Advisor 1
WS4 Coordinato
r – Academic Advisor 1
Literacy & Numeracy Champions;
Academic Advisors
Literacy & Numeracy Champions;
Academic Advisors
Academic Advisors
Academic Advisors
Literacy & Numeracy Advisors
Literacy & Numeracy Advisors
Project Management Structure
Programme Redesign
• Programme Team approach, facilitated by Academic Advisor, supported by L&N Champion;
• 4-5 sessions;• Define programme objectives, decide
where these will be taught, decide on diagnostic/progress assessments;
• Strong focus on developmental approach;• Formal approval process coordinated by
Academic Advisor.
Programme Implementation
• Champion to work with team on putting the plan into practice;
• Monitoring by Academic Advisor: regular catch-ups with Programme Coordinator and Head of School; regular feedback from Champion;
• Action where needed.
Staff Development 2010
• Literacy course – 80 hours, incl. 10 four-hour sessions;• Numeracy course – 40 hours, incl. 5 four-hour sessions;• NCALE as alternative option;• Monthly sharing sessions;• Monthly two hour workshops on diverse subjects as
ongoing PD;• Community of Practice for L&N Champions and Advisors;• Short targeted workshops/support for specific groups;• Encouragement to participate in external PD
opportunities;• Leadership course for Managers.
Staff Development Question
• How does your organisation encourage people to continue their professional development in L&N after the initial training programme?
Student Guidance• What are the characteristics of an enrolment
approach which provides confidence that students will enrol in the most appropriate programme?
• What does an effective orientation period for EIT
students look like?
• What are the study pathways for students who are interested in studying at EIT, and how can the ease of passage along these pathways be optimised?
• Who guides students at EIT and how can the effectiveness of guidance be optimised?
2009 Evaluation – Key Points
• Joy of teaching, empowerment, not assuming
• Ongoing emphasis needed on shift from deficit to developmental approach;
• Develop specialised literacy expertise within organisation;
• Need for incentives for ongoing staff development;
• Prepare for ‘business as usual’.
Towards 2011 – Actions and Challenges
• Development of staff development programme – for new and ‘trained’ staff;
• Literacy & Numeracy to be integrated in EIT Graduate Profile (incl. level 4 and above);
• Transfer of responsibility for embedding L&N to faculties;
• Integration of L&N in systems, processes, practices and self-assessment.