Professor Julie Mcleod

Pro Vice-Chancellor Learning, Teaching and the Student Experience

Annual Conference for External Examiners

Strategy & Overview

• Best for professionally recognised and practice-

oriented programmes

• Best for connecting and working with our local

and regional economy, businesses and

communities, and international partners

• Best for being digitally advanced, agile and

responsive in the way we work

• Best for being inclusive and global in outlook

and approach

Impact:

- Emphasis on practice-oriented assessments and experience within the curriculum

- heightened use of Technology-enhanced learning and effective use of online accessibility

- continued emphasis on growing effective partnerships nationally and internationally

- responsiveness to market ie multiple intakes, postgraduate and professional needs

Outcomes of External Examiner reporting (12-13)

Commended;• the application of research/scholarly activity feeding into the curriculum

• assessment strategies for being varied, creative and innovative using real-world scenarios and clearly linking theory to practice eg multiplatform and pervasive media including blogs and other tools for critical reflective learning

• the ability to engage with professional and high quality visiting lecturers from a range of creative media industries

• innovative and variable forms of practice-led assessment using real patient information, TEL, online tools and simulations

Concerns raised:

• Low engagement with online student module evaluationAction: We have changed some aspects following feedback and looked at sector best practice – continue to monitor

• Possible over-assessmentAction: Further guidance being developed and good practice shared to support curriculum design

• Challenge over comparability and quality of teaching and assessment standards within some Collaborative ProvisionAction: formalised role of link tutor and partnership lead to ensure close engagement with partners.

• Additional support needs to be identified to enhance confidence for international studentsAction: realigned Academic Support to ensure clear signposting and accessibility for all students.

Support and guidance

Launch of the new External Examiner Operational Guide

Annual External Examiner Conference 2014 - Workshops and informal network slots