Breda Moran presented an overview of PASS – Peer Assisted Study Support at today’s Peer Support and Mentoring Mini CoP meeting.  She was supported by Gordon Watt from Podiatry and two PASS Leaders, who gave an excellent insight into the world of PASS and the hard work which goes on behind the scenes.  Breda’s presentation can be found on our website or by selecting the following link.  PASS

Victoria Boyd and Stephanie McKendry from the School of Health gave an informative and enjoyable presentation on ‘Defining the Independent Learner’ at the recent Learning, Teaching, Assessment and Feedback mini CoP meeting.  This presentation is available on the project website or by selecting the above link .

Sonya Campbell gave a very informative presentation at the Preparation and Induction Mini Community of Practice meeting on 05/10/09.  The theme for Sonya’s talk was an overview of the recent New2GCU Event 2009, which was organised for all new students entering GCU this academic year.  Sonya’s presentation can be found on our website or by accessing the following link.

New2GCU Event 2009

Forthcoming Mini CoP Details and Themes:

1. Learning, Teaching, Assessment and Feedback – Researching student views on being an Independent Learner – Victoria Boyd and Stephanie McKendry, Wednesday 21st October 12.30-1.30pm
2. Preparation and Induction - Feedback from New2GCU Induction – Sonya Campbell and Enhanced Summer School Provision, Monday 5th October 12.30-1.30pm
3. Peer Support and Mentoring – Peer Assisted Study Support – PASS – Breda Moran, Monday 26th October 12.30-1.30pm
4. Liaison with Schools and Colleges – College Articulation – an Academic’s Experiences, Shahid Nawaz, Wednesday 28th October 12.30-1.30pm
5. Marketing and Communications and Student Empowerment – Taking forward previous action points, Monday 2nd November 12.30-1.30pm

If you would like to attend any of these meetings, please contact Julie.Brown@gcal.ac.uk