Inclusive education research - The University of Edinburgh (Students as Change Agents programme)
The University of Edinburgh’s Students as Change Agents programme (SACHA) draws together students from different disciplines to work together to develop fresh thinking to some of the challenging issues of the day. External organisations set challenges for teams of change agents, on topics as diverse as the environment, sustainability, the local community, health and poverty.
In August 2022, change agents responded to a challenge set by sparqs: how can education in Scotland be the most inclusive in the world? Two teams worked over a number of weeks to produce reports and videos which drew on participants’ experiences and research, and made recommendations for universities, students’ associations and national policy.
It was a great example of students leading change and producing ideas at a time when their input is critical to the future of the sector.
You can download the materials below:
- Group 1’s report and video presentation
- Group 2’s report and video presentation
For more information, you can get in contact with the SACHA programme at sacha.project@ed.ac.uk
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(September 2022)
Item Number:286
- An induction guide for Academic Representation Co-ordinators - sparqs
- A guide to inducting students association education officers - sparqs
- Supporting the future careers of SA education officers: outduction toolkit - sparqs et al
- Self-Evaluation and Action Plan (SEAP) guidance for SAs and student officers - sparqs
- Scotland's Ambition for Student Partnership - sparqs
- Online and blended learning: best practice for a successful student induction - sparqs
- Suggested questions for Course Reps to use 2024-25 - sparqs
- Online and blended learning: reflective questions for students and staff - sparqs
- The Future of Learning & Teaching: defining and delivering an effective and inclusive digital/blended offering - SFC et al
- Creating and reviewing student engagement roles - sparqs
- Online Student Learning Experience Model - Perth College UHI
- Students as active partners in shaping their learning experience - Leeds Trinity University College
- Theory of partnership: Ladder of Citizen Participation - Sherry R Arnstein
- ABCD of Effective Feedback - sparqs
- Student Partnership Staircase - sparqs
- Understanding the SU's key relationships: The Cadogan Matrice
- Framework for the Development of Strong and Effective College Students
- A Student Engagement Framework for Scotland - sparqs and sector partners
- Engaging Students in Online Distance Learning - sparqs
- Supporting Senior Student Officers in Universities - sparqs
For all resources published by sparqs, see the "sparqs Resources" category in the list on the left, including the following:
- Student Learning Experience model
- Scotland's Ambition for Student Partnership
- A Student Engagement Framework for Scotland
+ resources linked to the SEF - ABCD of Effective Feedback
- Student Partnership Staircase
See all sparqs publications (Strategic Plans, celebration reports, etc.) here.