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Learn about APEL and how to start the process, workshop details, support system, and success stories of practitioners. Suitable for nursery managers, deputy managers, and experienced staff. Voicethread for additional support and peer interaction. Join us at the UALL Conference, 9-11th April in London!
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Not just another sand box PRESENTATION NAME Company Name Mary Young, UALL Conference, 9-11th April London Accrediting Experiential Learning for nursery practitioners
Not just another sand box • Who is suitable for undertaking APEL? • How do westart • Workshop • Support • Voice Thread • Success
Who is suitable for APEL? • Mangers of Nurseries • Deputy Managers • Experienced Staff (childcare)
How do we start? • Studentswithcreditdeficitidentified • Discussion about suitablitywith programme leader • Applicants then apply and enrol on Making Experience Count module • Informed of date for workshop
Workshop • Meet staff face to face • Presentationexplaining the process of making a claim • Students are advised on how manywrittenaccountsthey are required to submit- (3) if their claim is for lessthan 60 credits, 60 credits or over (5 + presentation) • Deadlines • Opportunity to ask questions • APEL Packs
Support • Namedcontact to assistwith claim • Studentscanliaisewithnamed contact for additional support • Studentscansubmiteachwrittenaccount for feedback • Feedback isgiven and shouldbeacteduponprior to portfolio submission • Feedback on portfolio once marked • Presentation feedback ( over 60 credits)
Voicethread • Conversations in the cloud • Used to reach students who cannot attend workshop or need additional support • Can allow students to post comment or seek clarification • Students can also view comments left by other students and communicate with each other for peer to peer support
Evidence of Success • Over 50 studentssuccessfullycompletingsince the academicyear 2012-2013 • Studentsfeel more confident in their practice sincecompletingtheir APEL claims • Studentscanexplain practice betterduring HMIE visits • Practice adopted by otherschoolswithin UWS such as Health, Nursing & Midwifery, Occupational Health and Safety.
Questions? • Thank you for listening • Any questions?