The National College
of Art & Design
The National College
of Art & Design
Research
In 2009, I have undertaken research in the area of learning and teaching with particular reference to the needs of part-time students and supports for academic staff. As Head of Continuing Education I am concerned with the implications of change within higher education in a post Bologna context and the impact on staff and students.
Firstly, I presented a paper and two posters at the IUQB (Irish University Quality Board) Conference on Striving to Enhance Student Experience in November 2009. The paper focused on Higher Education in a post Bologna context and the development of resources to support staff in writing learning outcomes for modularised programmes. Poster presentations (assisted by Feargal Fitzpatrick) were included, as a visual back up to the paper, as well as a second visual presentation on the development of flexible progression routes for mature students at NCAD.
Secondly, I contributed to section three of the FIN-Framework Implementation Network Report, "University Awards and the National Framework of Qualification Issues around the Design of Programmes and the use and assessment of Learning Outcomes" which was published by the IUA and NQAI in 2009.
Lastly, I have developed resource material on module outcomes and programme development for NCAD staff and completed the post-graduate Certificate in University Teaching and Learning, part of this programme involved research into curriculum design, and problem based learning.
