Mapping and embedding learning strategies & employability literacy across the curriculum University of Stirling John Taylor – Faculty of Health Science and Sport Ruth Watkins – Student Learning Services Pam Crawford – Employability Hub Enhancement Themes conference, Thursday 9 June 2016 John McIntyre Conference Centre, Edinburgh

Aims Briefly explore the rationale for developments; Outline the objectives, outputs and outcomes of the staff development session; Discuss the use of an interactive mapping tool to engage staff in the process; Consider the next steps.

Rationale for developments Embedding elements which traditionally were ‘bolt-on’ into curriculum in response to - ‘Transforming student experience’ Equality and diversity agenda Graduate attributes Elements – Learning strategies, employability, equality and diversity

Pilot Project – Map across one programme: Sports Studies

Mapping Learning Strategies Does your module include dedicated time to discuss and practice….?

Yes – Systematically addressed within module E.g. Semester 2 module Not directly addressed in module I expect students can already do this

Mapping Tool – Employability How do you work out if your module or programme incorporates the complex segments of employability? Mapping Tool – Employability Work-based learning Work related Learning Employer engagement CEIAG Reflective practice Graduate attributes Break down the components Deconstruct the language Use plain English

MAPPING EMPLOYABILITY

Next Steps Refine the module mapping exercise centrally Roll out staff development for all module co-ordinators Follow up discussions with staff on specific elements of the exercise Online toolkit

CONTACT University of Stirling Pam Crawford: Employability Hub pam.crawford@stir.ac.uk John Taylor: Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport john.taylor@stir.ac.uk Ruth Watkins: Student Learning Services ruth.watkins@stir.ac.uk