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HomeWorkshopsAssessment and Student Policy at Northampton (Academic Staff Induction Programme)

This page was last updated 7th August 2020

Assessment and Student Policy at Northampton (Academic Staff Induction Programme)

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Length of Session: Pre-reading (60 minutes), workshop (3 hours)

What staff need(s) will the workshop meet?

I’m new to Northampton and I need to understand the implications and applications of policies, regulations and procedures in respect of assessment and academic student support in the University of Northampton.

I need to know who to ask for help with assessment and student policy-related issues.

I’ve taken on a new role as Module or Programme Leader and realise these new responsibilities mean I need to explore aspects of academic-focused student policies that I may not have encountered before.

 

Through this you will...

- Review and engage with the University modular framework and other aspects of the staff handbook for assessment, the assessment and feedback policy, generic grade criteria and associated academic regulations

- Check your understanding of the above and discuss with colleagues

- Apply your understanding of policy in practice to real-life challenges and case studies

The workshop activities will also give you a basic working knowledge of a teaching approach called Team-Based Learning.

Who would benefit from this workshop

All teaching staff new to the University and existing staff who wish to update their understanding of the University’s policy, regulations and procedures on assessment and academic student support.

When does it take place and how can I sign up?

Every other month, see the Staff Development site on NILE for dates or the ILT website Events page for details.

Please book yourself a place via U4BW

From the U4BW course catalogue, type ‘ilt’ in to the course box to see all C@N-DO workshops.

Specific skills

A3

This session will equip you to address common issues you may encounter when delivering and supporting assessment at the University of Northampton.

Core Knowledge

K6

This session will provide you with an understanding of the University’s approach to assessment, drawing on the framework, policy and regulations governing this complex area. In this way, you will be better equipped to advise and support students in line with the University Quality processes and regulations.

Professional Values

V2

The session will help staff to support participation, retention and progression through correct and informed application of policy to practice.

V4

Through this workshop, you will deepen your understanding of how external regulations and requirements are reflected in University policies and their implementation.

Supporting HEA fellowship

D1 - Associate Fellow of the HEA Staff with at least 1 year teaching/support experience. Typically these are staff who do some teaching/student support but not as the main element of their role, such as
  • Career researchers with some teaching responsibilities
  • Learning support, demonstrators or technicians with some teaching responsibilities
  • Staff experienced in professional areas but with a limited teaching role
D2 - Fellow of the HEA Staff for whom teaching or learning support is a significant element of their role such as staff with experience as
  • Academic or Support staff holding substantive teaching & learning responsibilities
  • Experienced professionals with substantive teaching & learning responsibilities including for example within workplace settings
D3 - Senior Fellow of the HEA Experienced HE teaching staff able to demonstrate sustained impact & influence on the L&T practice of others over a number of years, through
  • Leading, managing, organising programmes
  • Mentoring other staff
  • Departmental, School or other University responsibilities

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  • Dr Rachel Maxwell

    Institute of Learning & Teaching

    Alex Hardwick or Mel Linnell

    Assessment, Ceremonies & Examinations

     

    Anna Quinn, Jonathan Murray, Anissa (Nissy) Cheema

    Student Support & Advice Team

     

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