Charlene M. L. Roach & Gloria Davis-Cooper 34 th Teachin ing Public ic Admin inistr trati tion Confer eren ence 2011 Panel el 10 ---Democratic tic Learnin ing Experie riences es
The Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (TT) identified in its Strategic Plan – Vision 2020, education, as one of its foundation pillars on which the nation would be transformed into developed country status by the year 2020. In its 2007 to 2012 Strategic Plan The UWI St Augustine Campus allocated financial resources for improving the delivery of its teaching and learning strategy to its students. Some of the components include – supporting student centerdness and learning, reforming curricula to broaden students’ experiences, promoting and enhancing faculty excellence in teaching; increasing learning effectiveness and improving the learning environment.
This presentation presents an analysis & discussion of The UWI St. Augustine Campus teaching and learning strategy – based on its most recent self study report 2010 completed as part of an institutional accreditation process recommended by the TT Government. The themes highlighted in this presentation support a people-centered approach and engagement based on TT’s Government’s Vision 2020 Plan. By so doing, The UWI St. Augustine Campus embraces an approach to governance that is responsive to stakeholders (internally and externally of this institution from various sectors) and the voice of the people. This process will help to strengthen efforts to improve its teaching and learning effectiveness and to deliver programs that can equip students with employable and other skills for the workplace, the nation of TT, the Caribbean region, the international world and beyond.
“By the year 2020, TT will be a united, resilient, productive, innovative & prosperous nation with a disciplined, caring, fun-loving society comprising healthy, happy & well- educated people & built on the enduring attributes of self-reliance, respect, tolerance, equity & integrity…in which…every citizen has equal opportunities to achieve his/her fullest potential…all citizens enjoy a high quality of life…”
“…All citizens are assured of a sound, relevan ant educat ation on system tailored to meet the human an resource ource needs of a modern rn, progre ressive, technolog ogic ical ally ly advancing cing nation… on…Optimum use is made of all the resources of the nation…There is respect for the rule of law & human rights & the promotion of the principles of democracy…The diversity & creativity of all its people are valued & nurtured…”
Developing Innovative People Promoting Effective Nurturing a Caring Government Society Investing in Sound Enabling Infrastructure and Competitive Environment Business
Teaching & Learning Strategic Core UWI Strategic Values---One Plan 2007- of the 2012 Outcomes… Creating The VISION 2020 UWI Distinguished Graduate Student( s)
Maintaining a commitment to Promoting Caribbean the pursuit of excellence identity and sovereignty, together with the Assisting students to develop a development and protection capacity for independent of nationhood thought and critical analysis Cultivating multidisciplinary Stimulating self-awareness and social awareness and interdisciplinary collaboration and involving Nurturing a keen sense of alumni in this process as individual and social experts/guest speakers responsibility Preserving a climate of Building respect for cultural diversity and the rule of law intellectual freedom
Engendering in Encouraging students a community service and commitment to involvement and personal growth Dedication to Fostering ethical development of the values, attitudes and region approaches
A critical & creative IT skilled and thinker information literate A problem solver Socially & culturally An effective responsive communicator Ethical Knowledgeable & Innovative & informed entrepreneurial Competent A lifelong learner A leader Self-motivated A team player
Themes Highlighted from The 2010 Self Study Report of an Institutional Accreditation
Developing & Student Centerdness Promoting Teaching Excellence Tutoring & Evaluating Teaching consultation Effectiveness Promoting student- Teaching & Learning faculty relationships Strategies
Addressing learning gaps Assessing learning outcomes Expanding learning Monitoring & evaluating experiences-e.g. world student learning of work, minding SPEC , leadership & service, Providing facilities for work place protocol students with special needs Using Technology to enhance teaching & Creating an effective learning learning environment
Use of staff/student Students’ class participation liaison committees myeLear earnin ing course Face-to-face students’ management system consultation Group projects, interim reports & discussions Online students’ consultation Student-led presentations, seminars Tutorials & mini-teaching sessions
The UWI St. Augustine Campus makes a BOLD STRIDE Towards Excellence Through Continuous Improvement in their Teaching and Learning Strategies
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