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The York Award

The York Award. Jane Grenville PVC for Students and Heather Richardson York Award & PDP Manager. Overview. Introduction to The York Award Evaluating Careers Development Learning The York Award assessment process The future …. Institutionally distinctive and comprehensive

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The York Award

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  1. The York Award Jane Grenville PVC for Students and Heather Richardson York Award & PDP Manager

  2. Overview • Introduction to The York Award • Evaluating Careers Development Learning • The York Award assessment process • The future …

  3. Institutionally distinctive and comprehensive Attractive to students and employers Skills developed through: Curriculum Supplementary training Extra-curricular activities Work experience Holistic Impelling Assessed by portfolio 1998: the vision

  4. c. 700 students participating in supplementary training courses c. 10% of graduating cohort completing award Employer involvement in training and assessment Flexible framework Experiential learning Course programme Holistic Assessment by written application and interview 2010: the reality

  5. First Contact Induction Skills audit /Action Plan Information Summer Review Activity log & points review Work experience Enterprise Volunteering York Award Courses Clubs & Societies PDP Reflecting on work experience Action planning Summer Review Activity log & points review Self reflection One to one appointment Applying for The York Award Application process

  6. The course programme • The recruitment process • Preparing for the workplace • Cracking the case study • Interview skills • Specialist areas • The law of ideas • Creative industries • York enterprise scheme • Court in the act • Fast forward to the fast stream • Pizza, paper & profit • British sign language • Personal Effectiveness • Team development • Perfecting presentations • Meeting the mark • Counselling • Assertiveness in the workplace • Time challenge • The art of leadership • Getting to yes Over 30 different courses, designed and delivered in partnership with employers

  7. Evaluating CDL – The assessment process Overview • Students apply in their final year • Application form • Points claim • 3 long questions • 8 shorter questions (150 words) • Panel interview • Academic, Employer & York Award representative • 10 minutes, 4 questions + supplementary • Feedback & resubmission

  8. Evaluating CDL – The assessment process Criteria • an analytical and reflective approach to learning • the development of a broad range of skills • a sound appreciation of the employment market and what you have to offer • responsible and proactive approach to citizenship • the ability to be self-analytical and express what you have gained from your experiences • the ability to present your experiences concisely, clearly and appropriately

  9. Evaluating CDL – The assessment process Designing the questions One is assessing student reflection on skills learnt or inherent, not the skills themselves. This requires a value judgement – what is important is the distance travelled by the individual and how they articulate their skills development in an appropriate manner for the workplace (hence the importance of an employer on the interview panel). Questions are modified each year and checked for appropriateness. They are approved by the Careers Service Management Group.

  10. Evaluating CDL – The assessment process Maintaining quality • The forms • Training • Marking statements • Examples • The interviews • The panel chairs • Training & observation • External assessors – the employers

  11. Evaluating CDL – The assessment process Things to consider • Summative & formative at the same time • An award of excellence & a programme of personal development • Maintaining standards vs. distance travelled • Interviews are not realistic • Maintaining equity • Scalability • Unseen questions or a bank of questions?

  12. The future: The course programme Things to consider • Evaluation • At the end of each course • At the end of each term • Annually? • Audience • What do students want? • What do employers want? • Changes on modes of engagement • Charging for courses/deposits

  13. The future: Things to consider • Effectiveness • How do we measure? • Scalability • Valuing the assessment • 10% vs. the masses • Level • Credit bearing? • An enhanced York Award • Accrediting existing activity? • Better marketing

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