PAL Peer assisted learning Stripping PAL back: the successes and failures of a refresh PAL stands for Peer Assisted Learning. PAL is Supplemental Instruction was developed by Dr. Deanna Martin in 1973 at the University of Missouri, Kansas City (UMKC) PAL was introduced to the UK at the Manchester University in 1995. PAL was introduced to Goldsmiths in 2006 across all departments. It is now running across 7 departments. Siân Cannell Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) & Academic Skills Centre (ASC) Administrative Coordinator s.cannell@gold.ac.uk
reasons to refresh Inheritance of scheme Numbers Clarity of PAL Core principles Timetabling!
change is good Reinvigorate PAL at Goldsmiths New Department Team of Trained staff - 3 Centred in Departments Get the University to Understand!
successes Me? Clear identity! Dedicated PAL Leaders Diverse and Inclusive 7 Departments Departmental Academic Champions Academic Skills Centre and library team Collaboration with Student Ambassadors, Student Engagement, SU, Careers and more Participants!
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Week 1 Attendees # of PAL’s SESSIONS 2016 2017 2018 32 31 303 2016 111 55 24 SESSIONS 2016 2017 2018 62 32 12
Autumn term 2016 2017 2018 32 250 609 But…
failures? Core principles – department understanding Dedicated PAL Leaders 7 Departments 7 Departmental Academic Champions Departments saying NO knowingly and reflectively Other schemes… Participants?? Data
change is good Interview and application process Two-day training for PAL leaders Regular check-ins and trainings Follow up on attendance Professional skills training Influence of the PAL way!
next steps… Student-Staff partnership Growth More Data Capturing Stories Celebrating Success PAL Leaders out and about plus more…
any ideas? Questions? thank you for listening! Siân Cannell s.cannell@gold.ac.uk @