Embedding expected standards for Learning, Teaching and Assessment across UEL using an ADKAR model, Angela Murphy Thomas

Embedding expected standards for Learning, Teaching and Assessment across UEL using an ADKAR model, Angela Murphy Thomas

1. Embedding expected standards for Learning, Teaching and Assessment across UEL using an ADKAR model Dr Angela Murphy-Thomas SFHEA University of East London

2. What is the Expected Standards framework? The  Expected Standards Framework is aimed at enhancing student learning and promoting innovation in teaching practices across the university. Designed and developed by staff and students at UEL through a series of workshop. Expected standard for learning, teaching and assessment at UEL was approved through academic board in June 2023 The framework is intended to describe key expectations for learning, teaching and assessment practices across the university. Promotes an equitable and inclusive academic culture (Merry 2023). Promotes transparency for staff and students in learning, teaching and assessment across the university.

3. Why do we need this? A key part of the Learning and Teaching Strategy to enhance learning and teaching provision across UEL (UEL L&T strategy) .  To ensure that all modules are of a comparable standard and all teaching staff are using consistent practice in pedagogy across their teaching. To ensure we meet statutory requirements for digital accessibility. Moving towards embedding quality teaching across all UEL courses to achieve teaching excellence.  To support work to narrow Degree Awarding gaps, through consistent academic support of all students.

4. Change through ADKAR 5 Awareness Desire Knowledge Ability Reinforcement

5. New Framework Rollout 6 Change Impact Assessment Stakeholder mapping Risk register High-level Comms and Engagement Plan Working with Heads of Dept to understand best format and activity and timelines for each school In-person and online follow-up through daily coms Presentations at school and department meetings Running workshops to provide support and guidance Celebratory events in each school

6. Key Messaging

7. High level timelines

8. Staff support and capturing engagement Share information and guidance (A,D,K) Interactive SharePoint page (D,K) Regular updates (Ab) Developing a self-assessment form – gap analysis (K) Regular communications to generate awareness (D) Working with experienced academics and writing up case studies (Ab) Reminding academics to complete the self assessment before PDR (R) 9

9. Challenges and The Future Awareness, Desire Knowledge AY 2023-24 Staff engagement The framework is embedded into the University’s Strategic goal in Education and Experience. Measuring Impact Regular reporting and linking it to the Shared Success Award 10

10. Digital Accessibility Action Plan (UEL 2024) Merry, Kevin L. "Designing curricula with Universal Design for Learning (UDL)."  Evaluation of the Supporting and Leading Educational Change SEDA Fellowship course  (2019). Prosci ® ADKAR® Model (2006) Adapted from Hiatt, J. ADKAR: A model for change in business, government and our community, Learning Center Publications, 2006. ADKAR is a registered trademark of Prosci . All Rights Reserved. UEL learning and teaching strategy (2022) References