The document lists the author's publications, conferences, and invited seminars from 2017 back to 2007 relating to their work on quality learning and teaching with sessional staff, supporting postgraduates who teach, implementing professional standards frameworks, and continuing professional development. It also notes they have held external examining positions and currently advise other universities on continuing professional development frameworks.
This document discusses different metaphors used to describe the learning paradigm at Olivet College and Bailey Scholars program at Michigan State University. It lists various projects and activities conducted by students and faculty at these institutions. These include nature trail restoration, clean-up projects, community service activities, and classroom learning. The document examines the range of metaphors used and themes that emerge from them, such as journey, teamwork, and learning community.
Program: Increasing and Diversifying the STEM Pipeline through Enrichment Pro...Marissa Lowman
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The MIT Office of Engineering Outreach Programs aims to increase diversity in STEM fields through various enrichment programs. Their mission is to increase the number of underserved students pursuing STEM careers. Major programs include SEED Academy, CORE, and MITES, serving hundreds of middle and high school students annually in subjects like engineering, math, and sciences. Evaluation of students focuses on academic growth, attitudes, and collaboration skills.
This document provides a list of resources on the theme of assessment. It includes over 50 references to publications, websites, and other materials related to assessment for learning, formative assessment, testing and accountability. The list was originally compiled based on recommendations from workshops in the UK in 2012. It is not intended to be exhaustive and provides enough information in each entry to locate the resource.
Dr. Geoffrey Mills is a professor of education at Southern Oregon University. He received his PhD from the University of Oregon in 1988. Since then, he has held various positions at Southern Oregon University, including 12 years as the Dean of the School of Education. He has authored several books on educational research and action research. Dr. Mills has presented his work internationally and been a visiting scholar at several universities around the world.
This document discusses a new approach to academic support called "learning literacies" taken at Edge Hill University. It combines information literacy and academic skills into a collaborative program between academic and support staff. The program, called FAST, offers 5 drop-in workshops covering different aspects of the learning process like planning assignments, research skills, writing and referencing. Over 200 students attended and feedback was positive, though some academics had reservations. Next steps include further collaboration with departments and promoting an "extended induction" to integrate learning literacies into subject teaching.
Research-teaching relationships and HE professional practiceProf Simon Haslett
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A presentation by Professor Simon Haslett at a Higher Education Aacdemy Wales Research-Teaching Nexus Action Set Meeting held at Aberystwyth University on 10th February 2011. Professor Haslett is Dean of the School of STEM at the University of Wales.
In the presentation, Professor Haslett examines the ways in which research and teaching may be linked in academic practice in Higher Education. He attempts to unravel the various linkages through scholarship, research (both subject-based and pedagogic), and curriculum, and outlines the activity and contribution of the Higher Education Academy Research-Teaching Nexus Action Set in Wales. The presentation draws upon his recent experience as Director of the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching at the University of Wales, Newport, as a case study, and he also provides examples of research-teaching links from his own professional practice.
This document discusses using action research and collaborative communities as a means of professional development and improved teaching practice. It proposes:
1) Developing a network of student teachers, probationary teachers, and experienced "action research" teachers who would conduct classroom-based research on improving pupil outcomes.
2) This network would be supported by universities and local authorities to facilitate collaborative action research projects, conferences, and professional development opportunities.
3) Examples of potential action research topics mentioned include using drama in media studies, introducing ICT skills to young students, and applying problem-solving approaches in mathematics. The goal is to directly measure changes in pupil performance and learning.
Presentation by Professor Simon Haslett at the University of Wales Annual Moderators Conference at City Hall, Cardiff (Wales, UK), on Friday 15th April 2011. Simon Haslett is Professor of Physical Geography and Dean of the School of STEM at the University of Wales.
Best practice in research-informed teaching: a Welsh example.NewportCELT
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Professor Simon Haslett, Director of the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) at the University of Wales, Newport's invited presentation to the Research informed Teaching Best Practice Conference at Staffordshire University on Wednesday 14th October 2009.
This curriculum vitae summarizes Clare Anderson's qualifications and experience in teaching English for Academic Purposes. She has over 25 years of experience developing EAP courses and materials at universities and colleges. Her specializations include academic writing, learner training, and maintaining student motivation in EAP classes. Currently, she is the EAP Coordinator at Cambridge Arts and Sciences, where she established subject-specific EAP support and teaches IELTS preparation classes.
This document provides a list of resources on assessment themes in alphabetical order. It includes websites, publications, and other resources from organizations like the Assessment Reform Group and individual authors like Paul Black and Dylan Wiliam. The list was originally created based on recommendations from workshops in the UK in 2012 to provide a record of contributors' views, and is not intended to be exhaustive. Links were last checked in February 2016.
The document discusses strategies for facilitating asynchronous online learning discussions. It suggests that facilitators should design a blueprint to provide direction for students, similar to how architects design blueprints for home construction. The strategies presented focus on how facilitators can show they care about students' learning and success. Specifically, the document recommends that facilitators: 1) Explain why student retention and outcomes matter, 2) Suggest ways to connect with students through specific directions and constructive learning tools, and 3) Provide ideas for activities students can do to feel cared for such as small group work, multimedia incorporation, and avatars.
Professional development: Reframing the paradigmSEDA
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The document summarizes Dr. Helen King's presentation on reframing professional development for teaching in higher education. It discusses expertise as a process involving progressive problem solving, deliberate practice with feedback, and reflective practice. It presents models of expertise from literature and narratives from National Teaching Fellows about focusing time on teaching, exploring new approaches, and engaging in conversations to enhance learning. The document advocates for professional development as a self-determined process of evolving teaching approaches informed by evidence from various activities.
This document discusses Phil Race's 'Ripples' model of learning. It begins by introducing Phil Race and his work on learning, including several books and articles he has authored. It then outlines Race's model, which identifies seven key factors that underpin successful learning based on surveys of over 200,000 people about their learning experiences. The document concludes by noting that versions of the discussion of these seven factors are written about in two of Race's publications."
This document provides a list of resources related to the theme of ITE (Initial Teacher Education) pedagogy. It was originally compiled based on recommendations from participants at workshops in the UK in 2012. The list contains over 30 references to publications, websites and other materials relevant to teaching about teaching. The resources cover topics like teacher educator professional development, the relationship between theory and practice, and developing pedagogical approaches in ITE programs. The list is intended as a starting point for those interested in the field, but is not meant to be exhaustive.
The development of a research and writing support site for studentsLearningandTeaching
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This document discusses research and writing support for postgraduate students. It notes that while postgraduate students develop skills in their undergraduate degrees, many find meeting high research and writing standards challenging. It identifies key issues such as varied educational backgrounds, needing new skills for large-scale critical analysis and writing, and potential isolation during independent research. The aims of an online support site are outlined as developing academic skills, ensuring consistent support and standards, and creating a learning community. The document discusses pedagogical approaches to the site including self-paced modules on topics like developing proposals and presenting research. Initial feedback and usage data on the site are also presented.
Enhancing quality through research-informed teaching: role of the Newport CELTNewportCELT
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Presentation by Professor Simon Haslett, Director of the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching at the University of Wales, Newport, to the joint Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) and Higher Education Academy (HEA) Conference "Quality Assurance and Enhancement in Wales - a Changing Picture?" at the Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells on Friday 23rd October 2009.
State and Directions of Learning Analytics Adoption (Second edition)Dragan Gasevic
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The analysis of data collected from user interactions with educational and information technology has attracted much attention as a promising approach for advancing our understanding of the learning process. This promise motivated the emergence of the new field learning analytics and mobilized the education sector to embrace the use of data for decision-making. This talk will first introduce the field of learning analytics and touch on lessons learned from some well-known case studies. The talk will then identify critical challenges that require immediate attention in order for learning analytics to make a sustainable impact on learning, teaching, and decision making. The talk will conclude by discussing a set of milestones selected as critical for the maturation of the field of learning analytics. The most important take away from the talk will be that
- systemic approaches to the development and adoption of learning analytics are critical,
- multidisciplinary teams are necessary to unlock a full potential of learning analytics, and
- capacity development at institutional levels through the inclusion of diverse stakeholders is essential for full learning analytics adoption.
This is the second edition of the talk that previously gave under the same title on several occasions. The second edition reflects many developments happened in the field of learning analytics, especially those in the following two projects - http://he-analytics.com and http://sheilaproject.eu.
Embedding graduate attributes and pdp final versionTom Duff
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The document describes a new approach taken by the University of the West of Scotland to embed personal development planning (PDP) and graduate attributes into the bioscience curriculum. Previously, PDP and skills training were delivered separately from course content. The new approach integrates PDP into existing science modules, with explicit links to assignments. Sessions are delivered as part of lectures and address both subject knowledge and skill development. The goal is to help students see the relevance of PDP to their learning and make connections across modules. Initial feedback indicates benefits such as improved student work and staff collaboration across departments. Moving forward, the university aims to develop learning objects that support multi-level skill building and embed policy priorities like academic literacies throughout degree programs.
Embedding Graduate Attributes and PDP:A Student Centred Approach to Curriculu...Alison McEntee
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A Student Centred Approach to Curriculum Development in the Biosciences
Alison McEntee: Effective Learning Tutor, CAPLeD
Lucy Carroll: Science Librarian
Robin Freeburn: Lecturer, School of Science
Conceptual model developed with Marjorie McCrory: PhD Student, School of Education
Level 7 Bioscience students are required to engage with the process of Personal Development Planning (PDP) and create an e-portfolio providing a reflective account of learning and skills development. Previous approaches to encouraging effective student engagement with PDP have focused on the delivery of separate modules, or ¡®extra¡¯ sessions which sit outside of subject teaching. Based on staff and student feedback, and facing the challenge of working with a large cohort of 250 students on a number of different Bioscience programmes, a new approach to embedding PDP into the first year curriculum was developed.
This session will outline the new approach trialled in 2012/13. The approach aimed to improve student engagement with the process of PDP, and highlight its relevance and value to learning and attainment by linking it more explicitly with module assessment and the development of graduate attributes and employability in a subject specific context. Initial evaluation indicates that this approach has encouraged and supported students to engage more effectively with PDP, and may have a positive impact on student learning, attainment and retention.
Representing and Supporting Curriculum Design at Task, Module and Programme L...PeterBullen
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This document summarizes an ALT-C 2009 symposium that explored curriculum design representations and how they can improve curriculum design activities. It discusses three projects funded by the JISC Institutional Approaches to Curriculum Design Programme. The symposium involved viewing posters from each project and discussing challenges with the project teams. Key themes from the discussion included shifting from quality assurance to quality enhancement, encouraging staff engagement, involving students, and collaboration.
High School to College: Preparing for College Researchbwest2
?
This document discusses preparing high school students for college-level research. It begins by noting a gap between what high school teachers expect students to know and what college professors expect. The workshop aims to discuss Common Core standards, college research expectations, and strategies to improve high school student research readiness. It outlines faculty research assignment expectations and national ACRL standards. While students are proficient with everyday online research, they struggle with academic research skills like evaluating sources and citing properly. The document suggests long-term and short-term classroom activities as well as collaborating with school librarians to better prepare students before college.
This document contains a list of references cited by another work. There are over 100 individual references listed, ranging from journal articles and book chapters to conference presentations and reports. The references cover topics related to e-learning, online pedagogy, learning design, and the use of technology to support education.
Best practice in research-informed teaching: a Welsh example.NewportCELT
?
Professor Simon Haslett, Director of the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) at the University of Wales, Newport's invited presentation to the Research informed Teaching Best Practice Conference at Staffordshire University on Wednesday 14th October 2009.
This curriculum vitae summarizes Clare Anderson's qualifications and experience in teaching English for Academic Purposes. She has over 25 years of experience developing EAP courses and materials at universities and colleges. Her specializations include academic writing, learner training, and maintaining student motivation in EAP classes. Currently, she is the EAP Coordinator at Cambridge Arts and Sciences, where she established subject-specific EAP support and teaches IELTS preparation classes.
This document provides a list of resources on assessment themes in alphabetical order. It includes websites, publications, and other resources from organizations like the Assessment Reform Group and individual authors like Paul Black and Dylan Wiliam. The list was originally created based on recommendations from workshops in the UK in 2012 to provide a record of contributors' views, and is not intended to be exhaustive. Links were last checked in February 2016.
The document discusses strategies for facilitating asynchronous online learning discussions. It suggests that facilitators should design a blueprint to provide direction for students, similar to how architects design blueprints for home construction. The strategies presented focus on how facilitators can show they care about students' learning and success. Specifically, the document recommends that facilitators: 1) Explain why student retention and outcomes matter, 2) Suggest ways to connect with students through specific directions and constructive learning tools, and 3) Provide ideas for activities students can do to feel cared for such as small group work, multimedia incorporation, and avatars.
Professional development: Reframing the paradigmSEDA
?
The document summarizes Dr. Helen King's presentation on reframing professional development for teaching in higher education. It discusses expertise as a process involving progressive problem solving, deliberate practice with feedback, and reflective practice. It presents models of expertise from literature and narratives from National Teaching Fellows about focusing time on teaching, exploring new approaches, and engaging in conversations to enhance learning. The document advocates for professional development as a self-determined process of evolving teaching approaches informed by evidence from various activities.
This document discusses Phil Race's 'Ripples' model of learning. It begins by introducing Phil Race and his work on learning, including several books and articles he has authored. It then outlines Race's model, which identifies seven key factors that underpin successful learning based on surveys of over 200,000 people about their learning experiences. The document concludes by noting that versions of the discussion of these seven factors are written about in two of Race's publications."
This document provides a list of resources related to the theme of ITE (Initial Teacher Education) pedagogy. It was originally compiled based on recommendations from participants at workshops in the UK in 2012. The list contains over 30 references to publications, websites and other materials relevant to teaching about teaching. The resources cover topics like teacher educator professional development, the relationship between theory and practice, and developing pedagogical approaches in ITE programs. The list is intended as a starting point for those interested in the field, but is not meant to be exhaustive.
The development of a research and writing support site for studentsLearningandTeaching
?
This document discusses research and writing support for postgraduate students. It notes that while postgraduate students develop skills in their undergraduate degrees, many find meeting high research and writing standards challenging. It identifies key issues such as varied educational backgrounds, needing new skills for large-scale critical analysis and writing, and potential isolation during independent research. The aims of an online support site are outlined as developing academic skills, ensuring consistent support and standards, and creating a learning community. The document discusses pedagogical approaches to the site including self-paced modules on topics like developing proposals and presenting research. Initial feedback and usage data on the site are also presented.
Enhancing quality through research-informed teaching: role of the Newport CELTNewportCELT
?
Presentation by Professor Simon Haslett, Director of the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching at the University of Wales, Newport, to the joint Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) and Higher Education Academy (HEA) Conference "Quality Assurance and Enhancement in Wales - a Changing Picture?" at the Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells on Friday 23rd October 2009.
State and Directions of Learning Analytics Adoption (Second edition)Dragan Gasevic
?
The analysis of data collected from user interactions with educational and information technology has attracted much attention as a promising approach for advancing our understanding of the learning process. This promise motivated the emergence of the new field learning analytics and mobilized the education sector to embrace the use of data for decision-making. This talk will first introduce the field of learning analytics and touch on lessons learned from some well-known case studies. The talk will then identify critical challenges that require immediate attention in order for learning analytics to make a sustainable impact on learning, teaching, and decision making. The talk will conclude by discussing a set of milestones selected as critical for the maturation of the field of learning analytics. The most important take away from the talk will be that
- systemic approaches to the development and adoption of learning analytics are critical,
- multidisciplinary teams are necessary to unlock a full potential of learning analytics, and
- capacity development at institutional levels through the inclusion of diverse stakeholders is essential for full learning analytics adoption.
This is the second edition of the talk that previously gave under the same title on several occasions. The second edition reflects many developments happened in the field of learning analytics, especially those in the following two projects - http://he-analytics.com and http://sheilaproject.eu.
Embedding graduate attributes and pdp final versionTom Duff
?
The document describes a new approach taken by the University of the West of Scotland to embed personal development planning (PDP) and graduate attributes into the bioscience curriculum. Previously, PDP and skills training were delivered separately from course content. The new approach integrates PDP into existing science modules, with explicit links to assignments. Sessions are delivered as part of lectures and address both subject knowledge and skill development. The goal is to help students see the relevance of PDP to their learning and make connections across modules. Initial feedback indicates benefits such as improved student work and staff collaboration across departments. Moving forward, the university aims to develop learning objects that support multi-level skill building and embed policy priorities like academic literacies throughout degree programs.
Embedding Graduate Attributes and PDP:A Student Centred Approach to Curriculu...Alison McEntee
?
A Student Centred Approach to Curriculum Development in the Biosciences
Alison McEntee: Effective Learning Tutor, CAPLeD
Lucy Carroll: Science Librarian
Robin Freeburn: Lecturer, School of Science
Conceptual model developed with Marjorie McCrory: PhD Student, School of Education
Level 7 Bioscience students are required to engage with the process of Personal Development Planning (PDP) and create an e-portfolio providing a reflective account of learning and skills development. Previous approaches to encouraging effective student engagement with PDP have focused on the delivery of separate modules, or ¡®extra¡¯ sessions which sit outside of subject teaching. Based on staff and student feedback, and facing the challenge of working with a large cohort of 250 students on a number of different Bioscience programmes, a new approach to embedding PDP into the first year curriculum was developed.
This session will outline the new approach trialled in 2012/13. The approach aimed to improve student engagement with the process of PDP, and highlight its relevance and value to learning and attainment by linking it more explicitly with module assessment and the development of graduate attributes and employability in a subject specific context. Initial evaluation indicates that this approach has encouraged and supported students to engage more effectively with PDP, and may have a positive impact on student learning, attainment and retention.
Representing and Supporting Curriculum Design at Task, Module and Programme L...PeterBullen
?
This document summarizes an ALT-C 2009 symposium that explored curriculum design representations and how they can improve curriculum design activities. It discusses three projects funded by the JISC Institutional Approaches to Curriculum Design Programme. The symposium involved viewing posters from each project and discussing challenges with the project teams. Key themes from the discussion included shifting from quality assurance to quality enhancement, encouraging staff engagement, involving students, and collaboration.
High School to College: Preparing for College Researchbwest2
?
This document discusses preparing high school students for college-level research. It begins by noting a gap between what high school teachers expect students to know and what college professors expect. The workshop aims to discuss Common Core standards, college research expectations, and strategies to improve high school student research readiness. It outlines faculty research assignment expectations and national ACRL standards. While students are proficient with everyday online research, they struggle with academic research skills like evaluating sources and citing properly. The document suggests long-term and short-term classroom activities as well as collaborating with school librarians to better prepare students before college.
This document contains a list of references cited by another work. There are over 100 individual references listed, ranging from journal articles and book chapters to conference presentations and reports. The references cover topics related to e-learning, online pedagogy, learning design, and the use of technology to support education.
1. I also believe in underpinning my work in a scholarly manner. I am currently working on
several projects which will be published later this year and have the following publications,
conferences, and invited seminars so far.
Cope, S. (2017) Quality learning and teaching with sessional staff. HERDSA guide,
International Journal for Academic Development, 22:1, 90-91, DOI:
10.1080/1360144X.2016.1268314
Cope, S. (2013) Plenary Panel Member. ASPIRE Symposium 2013: Dialogue and Courage.
Exeter University.
Cope, S. (2013) How can UK University Structures change to assist disabled students?
European Conference on Educational Research (European Educational Research
Association). Istanbul, Turkey.
Beaton, F., Bradley, S., and Cope, S (2013) Supporting postgraduates who teach: a
forgotten tribe? SEDA Workshop 14.2.2013. Aston University. Birmingham.
Cope, S. (2012) Invited speaker: Victoria University, the Research Inspired Teaching
Excellence Programme at Aston University, Wellington, New Zealand.
Cope, S. (2012) Invited speaker: Massey University, the Research Inspired Teaching
Excellence Programme at Aston University. Palmeston North, New Zealand.
Cope, S. and Zandian, L. (2012) Profiling Techniques used for student support plans with
Asperger Syndrome ¨C are we getting it right? Joint Australian Association for Research in
Education (AARE), AsiaPacific Education Research Association (APERA) World Education
Research Conference (WERA). Sydney, Australia.
Wheeler, A. Vlachopoulos, P. and Cope, S (2012) Creating a Culture for Critical and
Situated Technology Use through Effective Learning Design. Future Challenges: Sustainable
Futures. Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education. (Ascilite)
Conference. Massey University, New Zealand. ISBN: 978-0-473-22989-4
Cope, S. (2012) Are we getting it RITE? Recognising and rewarding Research Inspired
Teaching Excellence (RITE) in a research-led institution. SEDA Conference. Excellence in
Teaching: recognising, enhancing, evaluating and achieving impact. Aston University,
Birmingham.
Cope, S. and Gill, J. (2010) Challenges of implementing scholarship to underpin the
implementation of the UK Professional Standard Framework. The London Society of
Teaching and Learning Conference. The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Regent¡¯s Park London, UK
Cope, S. and Seden, R. (2009) Reflections on a Pilot Study: what have we learnt from
implementing our CPD framework? SEDA Special Publication Series. Embedding CPD in
Higher Education. Edited by Mike Laycock and Liz Shrives. ISBN-13: 978-1902435459
Crawford, K., Cope, S., Rothwell, A. and Bradley, S. (2008) What Academics Value; A
Comparative Analysis of Research into Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in Four
English Universities. SRHE Annual Conference: Valuing Higher Education. Liverpool.
Cope, S., Crawford, K, Bradley, S. A, and Rothwell, A. (2008) 'Evidencing CPD: planning for
an uncertain future', Credit-bearing Professional Development in HE Learning & Teaching,
December 2008, CRA and ESCalate HEA Subject Centre, UK.
2. Bradley, S. A, Cope, S., Crawford, K, and Rothwell, A. (2008) ¡®Formalising the informal
implementing a creditbearing framework under a flexible learning scheme¡¯, Creditbearing
Professional Development in HE Learning & Teaching, December 2008, ESCalate HEA
Subject Centre, UK.
Bradley, S. A, Cope, S., Crawford, K, and Rothwell, A. (2008) 'Leading, Listening, and
Guiding for Professional Development: Approaches from three universities', iPED
Conference, September 2008,Coventry University TechnoCentre, UK.
Bradley, S. A, Cope, S., Crawford, K, and Rothwell, A. (2008) 'CPD: Who is it For, What is it
For, Why Bother?', Staff and Educational Development Association Conference, November
2008, Aston Business School, Birmingham, UK.
Cope, S. and Gunn, M (2008) Understanding and Implementing the national Professional
Standards for Teaching: Standard Descriptor 3. A SEDA One-Day Conference in conjunction
with the HEA. Sheffield Hallam University.
Cope, S. (2008). Implementing the Professional Teaching Standards into Universities:
Managing Professionalism or Competencies? The International Conference for Learning and
Educational Development. March, 2008. University of Glamorgan.
Cope, S. (2008) Building CPD Frameworks to Enable Academic and Learning Support Staff
to Deliver E-Learning in the Workplace. The International Conference on E-Learning in the
Workplace. June, 2008. New York.
Cope, S. and Seden, R. (2007). Personal Pedagogies and Professional Standards. Work-
based Learning Futures. Edited by Professor David Young and Professor Jonathon Garnett.
University Vocational Awards Council. ISBN: 978-0-907311-24-9.
Cope, S. (2007). Implementing the UK Professional Standards Framework. The Centre for
Recording Achievement. March 2007. University of Manchester.
Cope, S. and Seden R. (2007) Personal Pedagogies and Professional Standards. Work
Based Learning Futures Conference. April 2007. University of Derby.
Cope, S. (2007) An Insight into a Pilot Study: Implementing the National CPD Framework
into a Higher Educational Institution ¨C some lessons thus far. The International Conference
of Education in a Changing Environment. September 2007. Salford University.
Cope, S. and Seden, R. (2007). Reflections on a Pilot Study: what have we learnt from
implementing our CPD framework? Professional Standards and Continuing Professional
Development: Ideals and Realities. 12th Annual Conference for Staff and Educational
Developers. November 2007.
I have also held external examining positions, and am currently reviewing the PG Certificate
for New Buckinghamshire University. I also act as an external adviser to other universities on
their CPD Frameworks.