Today I have tried to catch up with things after the holiday. I sent my contribution to the ezine for Modern Languages and ESOL. I was asked to send a letter of endorsement to SQA for their new PDA in ESOL Tutoring so I have spent a bit of time looking at the details of the course and then writing a letter. I think the award will be a positive development as there are a great many unqualified tutors delivering ESOL, many on a voluntary basis. It will also allow centres delivering informal tutor training to offer accreditation.
In connection with the SCHOLAR project I have designed questionnaires for learners and tutors to evaluate the materials as I am conscious of the fact that learners will be disappearing shortly in the run-up the exams.
Murray has put some updates on PP for me.
Next week will be a busy week with the first meeting of the ESOL Curriculum Working Party on Monday and the launch of the new FSVUs in Modern Languages on Thursday with a pre-launch meeting for presenters on the Wednesday evening.
Thursday, 24 April 2008
Thursday, 3 April 2008
Current activities
I had an email from Dundee College asking about getting involved in SCHOLAR. This was in response to a visit I made there in January when I took the opportunity to talk about the project and a follow-up email. I have given them the information and contact details to get the students registered. It is probably a bit late in the session but if they are able to use the materials as part of their exam prep and then take part in the evaluation that would be good.
I did a session with the FVC staff, who are in my PDA group, on SFEU in general and the Subject Networks specifically. I demonstrated access to PP and showed a couple of the Networks as examples. I also encouraged them towards the discussion forum and asked them to think about sharing best practice. Most had never visited the site but were most interested and promised to register. I will visit the other PDA groups after the holidays and do the same. I will also ask for a slot at the next round of Lecturer Forums which will reach all lecturing staff.
I did a session with the FVC staff, who are in my PDA group, on SFEU in general and the Subject Networks specifically. I demonstrated access to PP and showed a couple of the Networks as examples. I also encouraged them towards the discussion forum and asked them to think about sharing best practice. Most had never visited the site but were most interested and promised to register. I will visit the other PDA groups after the holidays and do the same. I will also ask for a slot at the next round of Lecturer Forums which will reach all lecturing staff.
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