Professional Development for local tutors teaching in offshore programs
Flinders Model Materials developed DVD Offshore teachers Offshore tutors Drafts issued – feedback taken and redrafted in light of feedback
Challenges Getting people to use it Power structures Minimal resources Unequal power relationships Internal – audit experience External – Leske (2004);Dunn and Wallace(2005) Knowing it’s being used Impact analysis Updating to reflect new needs Quality assurance Others?
Other models UniSA Generic materials that are used by Program Directors or their nominees Curtin Online and face-to-face Southern Cross Communities of practice
Communication Communication is PIVOTAL Experience with on-campus sessionally employed tutors showed that some conversations never happen New booklet is framed with common questions and the need to get them answered Induction program for those teaching offshore
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