SNAPSHOT OF CURRICULUM RENEWAL November 2015

SUPERVISION ENHANCEMENT @ MQ

Dr Merilyn ChildsAssociate Professor and ConvenorSupervision Enhancement ProgramMerilyn.childs@mq.edu.au

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Overview

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This presentation provides an overview of 10 key changes made to supervision enhancement at Macquarie University. https://www.flickr.com/photos/isherwoodchris/

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Towards a new normal

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Why? #1

Feedback and consultation suggested the need for greater choice, accessibility & personalisation

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Why? #2

Other feedback and consultation suggested the need for strategic focus on red flags and hot topics https://www.flickr.com/photos/blackzack00/

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Why? #3

The changes embrace competing micro/macro feedback

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Features of good practice

Academic professional learning is• Self-directed • Active• Evidence-based• Digitally

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Features of good practice

Program design affords:• Personalisation• Pathways• Flexibility• Scholarship

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The 10 changes

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Change: 1 of 10

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Pathways

1. An online, self-paced orientation pathway for new, or fairly new, HDR Supervisors is available

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Pathways

2. An online, self-paced orientation pathway for newly arrived experienced HDR Supervisors is available

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3. 1:1 coaching is an option

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4. Statement of Completion is available for Co- and Adjunct Supervisors not (currently) eligible for entry on the MQSR https://www.flickr.com/photos/blackzack00/

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5. Validation of evidence is an option

See Validation form (v1_2015)

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6. Digital literacies are embedded in program design

(Also see @HDROpen)

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7. Three ‘annual workshop’ modes are being built:• Face to face• Online• Via open

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8. 2 x 3 hour off-the-job workshop for the Initial SEP have ceased

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9. New ways ofleveraging connected communities is beingexplored

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And finally:

10. Access to all modesof supervisionenhancement is now viaiLearn https://www.flickr.com/photos/dunechaser/

The MQ HDR Policy is due for revision in early 2016.

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Questions?

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Please feel free to contact Merilyn.Childs@mq.edu.au