Centre for Achievement & Performance Elizabeth Palmer All our futures: *employability *‘change-maker’ (social innovation) *library and learning services mapping a landscape that incorporates:

“ Everyone is a changemaker: being a Changemaker is simply about being able to spot a social problem, and know what to do about it” “…gain more than just a good degree. It incentivises, rewards, and recognises your investment in the activities you take part in outside of your degree programme; supporting you to 'Give More, Get More, Be More'.

Social ‘Ventures’ – (enterprise) Social entrepreneurship Social innovation Changemaking Essential distinctions…

Facilitating students to acquire the underpinning academic and cognitive skills that support: – Changemaker values and skills. – Employability values and skills. Understand values/ skills. Map our input Fill gaps. My Project:

Change-maker Behaviours 1.Communication 2.Work with others 3.Planning and Organising 4.Problem Solving 5.Independence 6.Leadership 7.Innovation & initiative 8.Entrepreneurial/ Decision-making Skills 9.Fairness & Equity, Justice, Authenticity, Adaptability, Integrity, Passion Underscored by empathy Employability Skills 1.Communication 2.Team Working 3.Organising & Action Planning 4.Problem Solving 5.Self Management & Reflective Learning 6.Leadership 7.Opportunity Recognition 8.Influencing, Persuading & negotiating 9.Positive Work Ethic 10.Networking Mapping: seeking synergy…

EmployabilityChangemakerLLS  effectively listen, question and articulate with a wide range of people  share information, ideas and feelings effectively in a variety of ways, verbally and non-verbally. Learning Outcomes: I am able to express myself verbally with a wide range of people I am able to actively listen to what people say I can present ideas to a wide range of people I am able to ask effective questions I can express information clearly in writing For:  Leadership  Presenting and promoting venture  Promoting positive change  Empathy - outrospection  Inclusion  Passion  Authenticity  Integrity …as an Academic Skill: Tangible Artefacts o Listening Skills o Questioning skills o Verbal & Written articulation  Writing Skills & Styles  Presentation skills & styles o Developing an Argument ( Logic & reasoning) o Motivational speaking/ interviewing …as an Academic Skill: Applied in Context Awareness of above applied to context:  Audiences o Professional o Academic o Social o Business ___________________________ …as a cognitive Skills: Cerebral Ethos  Critical consciousness o Analysis & evaluation of content, context, and approach. o Sensitivity to situation (Appropriate response)  Empathy  Inclusion  Person centred ___________________________ …as information literac y Communication

1.How could you heighten the impact of employability and social innovation through your learning development teams? 2.Are there elements of your own university’s strategic plan that could link to what you do? Map out possible connecting points, partnerships and ways of working. Why might that be important to you.

LLS ResourcesEmployability & Changemaker Resources To Do: (Gaps/resources required) Study Guides: o What's the point in listening PDF o Listening Blocks PDF o Listening for Learning PDF o Listening between the lines PDF o Listening on different levels PDF o Presentations PDF o Critical Analytical Writing vs Descriptive Writing PDF o Critical Thinking and Logical Arguments PDF o Analytical Thinking PDF o Creative Thinking PDF o Distinguishing Fact from Opinion PDF o Building an Argument PDF o Bloom's Taxonomy - Questions PDF o Bloom's Taxonomy of the Cognitive Domain PDF o Distinguishing Facts, Opinions and Arguments - Quick Guide PDF o Useful Phrases PDF o Match your writing to the task PDF o Reading Faster Reading Right - Full or Quick Guide - PDFFullQuick Guide o Active Reading - Full or Quick Guide - PDF o Critical Reading - Full or Quick Guide - PDF FullQuick Guide o Introduction to Clear Writing in Academic Style PDF o Writing in the third person PDF o Writing a Project Report - Quick Guide PDF o A Quick Guide to Report Writing PDF o Guide to Report Writing PDF Interactive Guides o Critical Thinking: An Introduction o Critical Thinking: Exploring Flaws and Weaknesses in Arguments Videos: o What makes a good Presentation o Academic Writing Style o Academic Writing Style Further Development o Bite sized Grammar o Reading Skills Employability Workshops: W4 how to write a great CV W4.1 How do I find my ideal job W4.2 Net that job W5 Tips for a successful interview W6.1 How to start your own social action W10 Demystifying Assessment Centres W11 Experiencing an Assessment centre Nile E-tivities E1.1 Marketing Yourself: A great first impression E1.2 Presentation Skills E1.3 The Power of Words: CV Profiles E1.4 Active Listening E1.5 Effective Questioning E1.6 Verbal Communication: Video CV Changemaker Units: Unit 1: Understanding Changemaking Unit 2: Understating yourself and your social network Unit 5 Communicating yourself and your venture  Wraps to explain relevance of current resources o Focus on context o Social implications o Application to E & CM  ‘Badges’ to link these resources to Changemaker and Employability. Resources for: Analysis of appropriate communication methods:  Empathy (Communicating with sensitivity to others and to context)  (tones of voice, body language, things going wrong)  Visual communication  Adapt critical thinking towards persuasive writing and presentations

It’s a wrap… Academic Writing: e.g. The skills explored in this pack help you to develop your communication, by considering what is appropriate for an academic audience and learning how to communicate effectively in that context when writing. It is always necessary to consider your audience and to tailor your communication accordingly. Constructing an Argument: e.g. Being able to present, analyse and evaluate an argument are fundamental skills for success both in higher education and in the professional world. Lectures, seminar papers, presentations, essays, articles and books all normally have an argument. In the course of your studies, you will be required to identify and understand other people’s arguments and to create your own. The purpose of this booklet is to help you understand the skills of argument and reasoning. These skills can also be applied in contexts in the professional or entrepreneurial world such as presenting, negotiating or arguing a case for a venture.

New resources Group Working: Working successfully with others in a group or a team, particularly one with a shared goal, involves a high level of self-awareness, excellent people skills and effective academic skills (such as planning, organising, etc.). Universities expect group participation on a weekly basis, in discussions through lectures and seminars as part of your learning and cognitive development. In addition, many universities set group work assignments to prepare students for the world of work. These various group activities can be a really engaging way to study because it provides the opportunity for an active and hands-on learning experience, an opportunity to learn with and from your peer group and to develop your social and emotional skills. However, under assessment conditions often student teams start to break down, struggling with conflicts between team members, differences of approach and motivation. This guide will explore some of the key characteristics and personal attributes required to work effectively within groups of people both at university and beyond, as well as targeting some specific academic skills.

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If you could re- imagining new landscapes for learning development what would they be?