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Peer Assisted Learning & STEM

Lead Institution: Bournemouth University
Collaborating with: STEMNET, University of Bath, University of the West of England

Creative Learning Journey (PAL)

As part of the Peer Assisted Learning & STEM project, a creative learning journey (CLJ) was funded. CLJs are a means to facilitate and capture the collaboration and learning processes between partners engaged in a project. In doing so, they recognise that learning is situational and that the process of working with partners is as valuable a learning experience as actual project deliverables. CLJs are therefore a means for project participants to capture shared experiences and to reflect on project development.

The project's CLJ was created using a mixture of photography, audio and video to produce a mixed media, digital portfolio that captured learning. The portfolio is made up of 26 individual media cards, each of which can be embedded into other websites, social media, presentations etc. You can access the full portfolio under 'Transition, Induction and Peer Assisted Learning' on the CreativeSTEM website, whilst a selection of media cards can be viewed below:

Peer Assisted Learning - Select Media Cards

A philosophy for retention

A philosophy for retention

John Hilsdon, Plymouth University


Enriching student learning and embedding a strong learning development philosophy within Plymouth University boosts student retention, explains Associate Professor & Learning Development Advisor, John Hilsdon. This activity was undertaken as a part of the National HE STEM Programme, via the South West Spoke. For more information on South West Spoke projects, please see www.hestem-sw.org.uk. For more information on the overall national programme, please see www.hestem.ac.uk
Were here to help you

Were here to help you

Andrew Douse, student, Plymouth University


Offering students friendship, help and support is the best way to encourage attendance at PALS, says Plymouth University student Andrew Douse. This activity was undertaken as a part of the National HE STEM Programme, via the South West Spoke. For more information on South West Spoke projects, please see www.hestem-sw.org.uk. For more information on the overall national programme, please see www.hestem.ac.uk
Dynamic relationships: they are key to peer assisted learning

Teaching & Learning Manager from the University of Manchester, Marcia Ody, explains how PAL establishes partnerships between academics, support and administrative staff and builds those partnerships between staff and students at every level. This activity was undertaken as a part of the National HE STEM Programme, via the South West Spoke. For more information on South West Spoke projects, please see www.hestem-sw.org.uk. For more information on the overall national programme, please see www.hestem.ac.uk

Staff involved

Christine Keenan
Project lead, Bournemouth University

Penny Mitchell
Project coordinator, Bournemouth University

Heather Campbell
STEMNET

Iryna Withington
University of Bath

Lisa Benjamin
University of Bath

Makis Malliris
University of the West of England