Teaching Quality Indicators Project No 1 ENHANCING STUDENT LEARNING TEACHING QUALITY INDICATORS PROJECT Sponsored by the Carrick Institute for Learning and Teaching in Higher Education

Teaching Quality Indicators Project No 2 AIM To reward and recognise quality teaching in higher education through systematic implementation of indicators and metrics on teaching and teacher effectiveness

Teaching Quality Indicators Project No 3 FOCUS Student Learning The Student Experience Performance-based Quality Assurance Culture Quality Teaching AUQA 2009

Teaching Quality Indicators Project No 4 FOUR STAGES 1.Investigation and Development of Framework COMPLETE 2.Pilot Implementation of Framework IN PROGRESS 3.Sector Wide Up-scaling 3.Sector Wide Up-scaling TO COMMENCE IN Benchmarking TO COMMENCE IN 2009

Teaching Quality Indicators Project No 5 STAGE 2 Eight universities involved in pilot phase: Deakin UniversityDeakin University Griffith UniversityGriffith University Macquarie UniversityMacquarie University RMITRMIT University of QueenslandUniversity of Queensland University of South AustraliaUniversity of South Australia University of TasmaniaUniversity of Tasmania University of Western AustraliaUniversity of Western Australia

Teaching Quality Indicators Project No 6 KEY DIMENSIONS Four key dimensions critical for quality in learning and teaching: 1.Institutional climate and systems - Macquarie priority 2.Diversity and inclusivity 3.Assessment 4.Student community and engagement

Teaching Quality Indicators Project No 7 INDICATIVE L & T INDICATORS Institutional Climate & Systems Diversity & Inclusivity AssessmentStudent Community & Engagement Adoption of a student- centred learning perspective Possession of desirable teacher characteristics Relevant and appropriate teaching experience, qualifications and development Use of current research findings in informing teaching and curriculum / course content Community engagement / partnership Funding model in support of L & T Valuing and accommodating student and staff diversity Provision of adequate support services Active recruitment and admissions Provision of transition and academic support Active staff recruitment Multiple pathways for reward and recognition of staff Assessment policies address issues of pedagogy Adopting an evidence- based approach to assessment policies Alignment between institutional policy for best practice and faculty / departmental activities Commitment to formative assessment Provision of specific, continuous and timely feedback Explicit learning outcomes Value of graduates Student engagement Fostering and facilitating (academic) learning communities Staff engagement

Teaching Quality Indicators Project No 8 DIMENSIONS OF QUALITY TEACHING

Teaching Quality Indicators Project No 9 PROCESS examine and revise the relevant policies and practices that impact on the quality of teaching and learningexamine and revise the relevant policies and practices that impact on the quality of teaching and learning establish the necessary infrastructure and systems to gather and interpret the dataestablish the necessary infrastructure and systems to gather and interpret the data implement strategies to build a culture that values, recognises and rewards quality teaching and learningimplement strategies to build a culture that values, recognises and rewards quality teaching and learning

Teaching Quality Indicators Project No 10 PROGRESS TO DATE University-level Teaching Policy Audit completedUniversity-level Teaching Policy Audit completed Division/Department Teaching Policy Audit commencedDivision/Department Teaching Policy Audit commenced Policy, Procedure and Guideline Templates approvedPolicy, Procedure and Guideline Templates approved Teaching Quality Indicators Steering Group formed (first meeting held 26 September 2007)Teaching Quality Indicators Steering Group formed (first meeting held 26 September 2007) Two Working Parties establishedTwo Working Parties established -Assessment -Student Feedback

Teaching Quality Indicators Project No 11 TQI STEERING GROUP Terms of Reference 1.Engage the wider Macquarie University community in enhancing the quality of student learning and the student and staff experience 2.Provide feedback on the Teaching Quality Indicators framework 3.Guide the implementation of the Teaching Quality Indicators framework 4.Work with existing committees, or establish new sub-committees or working parties as required, to determine, develop, implement and effectively utilise teaching quality indicators 5.Incorporate the findings of internal and external reviews, providing input as appropriate, where there is potential for an impact on the performance culture of learning and teaching 6.Establish working links with other institutions, particularly those involved in the TQI pilot, to embrace a quality culture in learning and teaching 7.Meet Carrick Institute deadlines and reporting requirements

Teaching Quality Indicators Project No 12 TQI STEERING GROUP Members Deputy VC (Provost) - ChairProfessor Judyth Sachs Senate MemberA/Prof Nick Mansfield Academic Program Committee MemberDr Jan Tent Coursework Studies Committee MemberMr Julian De Meyrick Learning & Teaching Committee MemberA/Prof Pamela Coutts Dean, Higher Degree ResearchProfessor John Hooper Dean of StudentsRepresented by Acting DoS, Mr Julian De Meyrick Academic RegistrarMr Colin Hawkins CPD / CFL RepresentativeDr Sharon Fraser Director, Human ResourcesMr Tim Sprague LibrarianMs Maxine Brodie Academic Staff MemberDr Steve Cassidy Academic Staff MemberA/Prof Julie Fitness Administrative Staff MemberMr Gary Grocott SecretaryMs Bronwyn Kosman

Teaching Quality Indicators Project No 13 TQI STEERING GROUP Timelines 2007 SeptForm Steering Group Assess priorities by mapping key dimensions against OctUse policy audit to inform process and data audits Identify and meet with key stakeholders NovContinue audits Commence mapping results against Framework DecReport on initial phase

Teaching Quality Indicators Project No 14 TQI STEERING GROUP Timelines 2008 JanConfirm priorities for Macquarie and revise Framework as necessary FebStrategy planning for implementation of Framework Mar – AprConsultation with stakeholders regarding implementation May – AugPolicy development and implementation Sept – NovPolicy development, implementation and approvals DecReport on pilot implementation Completion of Stage 2

Teaching Quality Indicators Project No 15 TQI PROJECT TIMELINES 2009 Stage 3Sector wide up-scaling (~ 10 institutions) to implement the model and process established in Stage 2 Stage 4Sharing agreed benchmarking data across the sector – nationally and internationally

Teaching Quality Indicators Project No 16 FURTHER DETAILS Project Manager: Bronwyn Kosman ext 4791 Website: /teachingquality.html /teachingquality.html