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Developing students as researchers within College-based Higher Education
The document discusses the development of students as researchers in college-based higher education, highlighting the courses offered and the importance of valuing and empowering student engagement in research activities. It outlines the structure of the research and scholarly activity committee, which includes student members to ensure their active participation. Additionally, it addresses challenges faced by students in engaging with research due to personal circumstances.
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- 1. Developing students asresearchers within College-based Higher Education Jonathan Eaton HE Research & Scholarly Activity Coordinator
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- 4. HE at NCG •HE courses delivered at Newcastle College and West Lancashire College • Over 60 Foundation Degrees, 25 Honours awards, a small number of Masters qualifications and a suite of Teacher Education awards • Foundation Degree Awarding Powers awarded 2011 • Seeking Taught Degree Awarding Powers
- 5. Beyond cosmetic student engagement Studentsat the heart of the system (BIS 2011) ‘to pursue higher education is to belong to a learning community ….. the experience will be most enriching when it is based on a partnership between staff and students.’ (Source: Department for Business Innovation and Skills 2011)
- 6. Valuing & EmpoweringStudents 1. Managing research 2. Conducting research 3. Celebrating research 4. Disseminating research
- 7. The Research &Scholarly Activity (RSA) Committee • Institutional Committee which oversees research projects and initiatives • Reports to the HE Learning, Teaching & Assessment Committee • Three HE students hold full membership allowing them to engage fully in the activities of the Committee
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- 9. HE Student Conference2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVodJGcANro
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- 11. Challenges ‘Unable to beinvolved due to full time work and three children.’ ‘I live 100 miles away.’ ‘As an old man I feel my involvement would be unhelpful.’ (Source: NCG HE Student Research Survey 2013)
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