Integrating connectedness learning into institutional program review processes in an Australian regional university
Edited book (chapter)
Chapter Title | Integrating connectedness learning into institutional program review processes in an Australian regional university |
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Book Chapter Category | Edited book (chapter) |
ERA Publisher ID | 1811 |
Book Title | Higher education and the future of graduate employability: a connectedness learning approach |
Authors | Hammer, Sara (Author), Ayriss, Peter (Author), Basson, Marita (Author), Batorowicz, Beata (Author), Devine, Jo (Author), Forbes, Melissa (Author), Kist, Alexander (Author), McCredie, Tessa (Author), McCubbin, Amanda (Author) and Wade, Bill (Author) |
Editors | Bridgstock, Ruth and Tippett, Neil |
Page Range | 209-229 |
Chapter Number | 13 |
Number of Pages | 21 |
Year | 2019 |
Publisher | Edward Elgar Publishing |
Place of Publication | Cheltenham, UK |
ISBN | 9781788972604 |
9781788972611 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.4337/9781788972611.00022 |
Abstract | This chapter describes a pilot initiative in a Creative Arts and an Engineering program in a regional Australian University. We integrated Connectedness Pedagogies into institutional program review and enhancement processes and enabled wider institutional connections by including Careers and Employability staff. We used a qualitative social constructionist approach to review the effectiveness of this process and the experiences of select stakeholders. Findings highlighted the benefits of integrating connectedness learning into existing curriculum review and enhancement processes including the identification of relevant strengths, gaps and opportunities, the foregrounding of teaching and learning approaches, and the potential for conception change related to perceived curriculum and teacher roles. Challenges that emerged as a result of the way the integration process was implemented in each School highlighted the importance of balancing top-down visioning and cohesion with collaborative, inclusive review and design activities. Furthermore, whilst there were tangible benefits on both sides to Careers and Employability staff involvement, more work is needed to formalise their role in the program review and enhancement process. |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390303. Higher education |
369999. Other creative arts and writing not elsewhere classified | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | Office for the Advancement of Learning and Teaching |
University of Southern Queensland | |
School of Civil Engineering and Surveying | |
School of Creative Arts | |
School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering | |
Careers and Employability | |
Pro Vice-Chancellor's Office (Education) | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q55qy/integrating-connectedness-learning-into-institutional-program-review-processes-in-an-australian-regional-university
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