Resource #10: Case study, podcast

Enhancing others' practice

Using the Student Learning Experience (SLE) model to inform institutional strategy development 
 

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This resource is a podcast which captures the approaches that Forth Valley College took to using the sparqs Student Learning Experience (SLE) model as a foundation for developing a new institutional-level Student Learning Experience Strategy.

The podcast is divided into three parts, outlined below, each of which has accompanying key points and reflective questions:

  • Part 1: Introductions and rationale for using the sparqs SLE model as a foundation for institutional strategy development (5 mins 31 secs).
  • Part 2: Getting started, progress to date, and governance (5 mins 55 secs).
  • Part 3: What worked or didn’t work, practical tips for colleagues (6 mins 48 secs).

Possible suggestions for using this resource:

  • As a catalyst for discussion ‘in advance of’ or ‘during’ strategy development activities (for Boards and/or senior management teams in tertiary institutions).
  • As a catalyst for group discussion during staff development sessions.
  • As a self-directed reflective tool for colleagues to engage with on an individual basis.

 
You can access it via weblinks or QR codes.  

Formats available:

Podcast (MP3 file): Broken into 3 parts, each approximately 5-6 minutes in length 

Total Length: 18 minutes

>>> Click here to access the weblinks, QR codes and transcript for each part

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