Student success at college is not just achieving high grades The National Forum for Teaching and Learning defines student success as the process by which students fulfil their potential and flourish at college and in society. This is a broader activity than simply achieving high grades. Psychosocial competencies are core to the definition of student success: these are the ‘soft skills’ or ‘non-cognitive skills’ that enable students to cope well with learning challenges, engage deeply in learning, and develop their identities as learners and as active citizens. Transitions are a key issue within this priority area, with transitions such as the move from school to college presenting both challenges and opportunities for students.
Initiative
Development of Professional Knowledge and Skills for Teaching Staff – with a Strategic Focus on Assessment
About this initiative
The initiative will involve a significant continuing professional development (CPD) process for Limerick Institute of Technology staff, reflecting key domains of the National Forum Professional Development Framework. This CPD process will significantly focus on the development of Assessment Literacy with the aim of enhancing student engagement. The overall initiative will include the following components:
• The development of a series of innovative assessment practices for enhanced student engagement and technology enhanced learning with accompanying CPD Workshops.
• The development of an accredited 10 ECTS (Level 9) special purpose award in assessment for student engagement.
• The development and publication of an LIT Volume 2 – Compendium of Active Learning and Assessment.
• Development of staff digital capacity for student engagement to include; video production and editing, development of reusable learning objects and the use of learning analytics tools.
• Design of standardised, user-friendly, inclusive exam templates in collaboration with Student Support Services.
Lead organisations
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Initiative details
Funding programmes SATLE
Themes Student Success
Award year
2020Funding amount (€)
143000Contributors
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