Good Practice Discussions
Good Practice Discussions, which are undertaken on a thematic basis, complement the University’s internal review and feedback mechanisms at unit and programme level (see QA54 Good Practice Discussions).
The process involves students as well as Departments, the School, Faculties and the Division and it is expected that all groups will identify areas for local as well as institutional action.
The University Learning, Teaching and Quality Committee (ULTQC) has agreed that the current theme for Good Practice Discussion is "Unit Monitoring".
A memo requesting information to facilitate the planned Good Practice Discussion to be held at ULTQC was circulated by the Student Learning Experience and Quality Team, LTEO, on 01 August 2011, and can be found here.
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The theme of 'Formative Assessment and Feeback' was discussed in 2011.
In 2009/10, the theme was ‘Integration of International Students, with particular reference to Group Working’.
In 2008/09, the theme was 'Induction to Higher Education'. The areas of good practice identified during the Good Practice Discussions are published here (Induction to Higher Education) and have been circulated to Faculties/Schools/the Division.
In 2007/08, the theme was ‘Externality including Employer Engagement’. A considerable number of examples of good practice were noted in the contributions from Departments, Schools and the Division. Further information is available from the Learning and Teaching Enhancement Office.
In 2006/07, the theme was ‘Linking Teaching and Research’. Further information on this topic and the outcomes from the Good Practice Discussion can be seen here.
In 2005/06, the University implemented a new process of thematic Good Practice Discussions around the theme of Internationalisation. The areas of good practice identified during the Good Practice Discussions are published here (Academic Support for Overseas Students) and have been circulated to Departments.
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Between 2002/03 and 2004/05, a series of thematic internal academic audits were undertaken. The audits identified areas of good practice which were circulated to departments and are also published here.
2004/05 - Placement Learning (QA6)
2003/04 - Feedback to Students (QA16)
2002/03 - Staff Student Liaison Committees (QA48)
For further information please contact a member of the Enhancement and Development Team.