PAL Packs(Personally Accountable Learning)
• Background to the defined model and PAL Packs
• How we have implemented PAL Packs
• Meeting the challenges
• Examples of PAL Packs
• Invitation to work with us
Background to the defined model and PAL Packs
Why?•Need for efficiency. The continued reduction in the overall level of funding. Traditional model of delivery not sustainable.•The learner taking greater ownership of the learning process. Developing crucial independent learning skills.•The need to drive up quality across the college through use of blended learning.
The PAL Solution
• Reduction in teaching hours by 15% across all full time level 2 and level 3 course.
• Delivery of 15% of these courses through online Moodle based PAL Packs.
Process• Course teams meet with ILT and Study Centre
staff to discuss process and support.• Course teams decide on which parts of which
modules will be delivered through PAL Packs.• Develop a plan with a PAL Calendar.• PAL Packs written by course teams with support
of ILT and Study Centre team.
Developing a Model for PAL Packs
• Self study• Normally delivered in Study
Centres with Study Centre Staff supporting learners
• Personalisation, differentiation, learning styles
• Active Learning• Engaging• Minimise work load for
course teams
Roles• Course Teams – planning and writing of PAL
Packs• Study Centre Teams – supporting creation
especially finding resources. Supporting timetabled sessions.
• ILT Team – training and supporting teams.• Curriculum Managers – ensuring effective
implementation.
• Quality Team – quality assuring PAL Packs.
Moodle Based PAL Packs
“Structure” – recommended not prescriptive
• Instructions• Learning Objectives• Learning Content – esp
OER/OCW, NLN, Video, tutors own resources,
• Learning Activities – e.g. forum, glossaries, wikis, journals etc
• Assessment – quizzes and or assignments
Quality Assurance of PAL Packs
• Annual review by SSA
• Sample of PAL Packs evaluated
• Learner survey• Meeting of key staff• Action plan for
improvement
Meeting the challenges
• Resistance from some staff
• Resistance from some learners
• Staff skills in creating online learning packs
• Time for building PAL Packs
• Management and communication
• Explaining benefits of independent learning
• CPD and support
• Support and model designed with easy building in mind
PAL Examples
• Hospitality Workplace Skills
• Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
• Carpentry• Marketing
Some example PAL Activities using Moodle learning tools
• Glossary – Sports Injury
• Quiz – Social Care
• Assignment – Personal Development
• Forum – English Lit
• Journal – Performing Arts
Invitation to work with us
• Visits
• Advice on change management
• Advice on implementation
• Staff development
• Partnerships between curriculum teams
• Sharing content
• Sharing documentation