Staff Development and Good Practice

Quality-led Staff Briefing/Development Activity

The Academic Quality Unit runs a series of events throughout each year. These are enhancement-led sessions either based on QA&E processes or other quality-related activities. AQU events are open to any members of the University or its partners. Enquiries and booking information regarding upcoming events should be directed to Margaret Chaffey (m.chaffey@worc.ac.uk or 01905 855519) in the first instance.

AQU Staff Briefing/Development Calendar

Preparing for your Exam Board (.doc) - a step by step guide to the annual examination board cycle.
Exam Board Training (PowerPoint Presentation in .pdf)

Writing your Course Handbook/Programme Specification (PowerPoint Presentation)

Interpreting and utilising outcomes from the National Student Survey (PowerPoint Presentation)

Principles of the Course Planning and Approval Process - a 5 minute online PowerPoint Presentation with audio (.mp4 format)

Preparing for your Annual Evaluation (PowerPoint Presentation) Session Exercise Data Tables Example of End of Module Evaluation Form

Introduction to Periodic Review (PowerPoint Presentation)

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Good Practice and Practical Guides

As part of the activities undertaken by AQU, we aim to identify good practice and useful, practical guidance from within and outside of the University and share this with the wider academic community.

Student Engagement: a series of short films from other universities outlining the innovative approaches they have taken to engage students in quality assurance and enhancement.

Life of a module (.docm)- This practical guide developed by the Worcester Business School provides useful information for Module Coordinators in planning module development from pre- to post-delivery.

Strategies for improving recruitment and retention - work undertaken by the Institute of Education - outlines and contacts for further information

Mentor Handbook - a guide used in the Institute of Education

Accessible high quality placements and Work Based Learning for all students (.pdf brochure)