UAS – An Introduction
A framework that provides classroom-based experience for undergraduates allowing them to develop key transferable skills and gain academic credit through working with teachers to enrich the school curriculum
SCHOOLS
PUPILSTEACHERS
HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
UNDERGRADUATES
STEM SECTOR
BUSINESSINDUSTRY
EDUCATION
• Provide undergraduates with an intellectual challenge which helps them to develop key transferable skills
• Attract more graduates into teaching
• Give support to teachers
• Supply role models for pupils
• Encourage a new generation of scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians
AIMS OF UAS
SUPPORTING ORGANISATIONS
GROWTH OF UAS
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Maths Physics Chemistry Biosciences Engineering Other
Maths
Physics
Chemistry
Biosciences
Engineering
Other
BENEFITS OF UAS
UNIVERSITIES
• Equip students with key transferable skills
• Develop community links
• Assist HEI recruitment strategy
• Improve subject recruitment
• Improve departmental admissions
BENEFITS OF UAS
UNDERGRADUATES
• Gain academic credit
• Develop key transferable skills
• Develop project management skills
• Opportunity to explore teaching
• Consolidate subject knowledge
BENEFITS OF UAS
TEACHERS
• Subject specific support
• Role models to help raise pupil aspirations
• Updated subject knowledge/CPD
• Links with local university
• Reusable resources
BENEFITS OF UAS
PUPILS
• Individual attention
• Enthusiasm of student for subject
• Role model near their age
• Use of university facilities
• Visits to university
• Awareness of HE
HOW UAS HELP
MODULE DOCUMENTATION
• Module outlines• Assessment methodology• Recruitment and selection of students• Recruitment and selection of schools/teachers• Training students• Preparation for teachers
INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE
CRB CHECKS
UAS – STRUCTURED & FLEXIBLE
UAS
HEI
Optional module/project – 2nd or Final yr
SCHOOLPRIMARY/SECONDARY
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PlacementSupportTraining
½ day per week
Minimum 10 weeks placement
TIMETABLE OF EVENTS 2006/7
Module accreditation
Module offered to undergraduates
Undergraduate applications
Selection interviews
Training day
Undergrads assigned teachers – visit school
Sept ’05 – June ’06
May – Oct 2006
Mid Oct 2006
Mid Nov 2006
Late Nov 2006
Mid Dec 2006
STUDENT PREPARATION
• Introduction to module
• School system today
• Working with teachers
• Working with pupils
• Support available to undergraduates
• Action planning
• Assessment
WHAT DO STUDENTS DOIN THE CLASSROOM?
3-4 hours per week for 10 -14wks
Classroom observation
Teaching assistant
Special projects
Curriculum enrichment activities
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SPECIAL PROJECTS
What is copper used f or?
Coins
Wire
The Statue of Liberty, and some other buildings and monuments
Chemical Testing
Bright colour scheme
Lots of pictures to reinforce words
Animation to introduce ideas one by one
Easy to read text font
KEY ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
• Communication skills
• Working with others
• Organisation, reliability and self-management
• Initiative and creativity
• Identifying and understanding the educational needs of others
• Self-analysis and critical evaluation
STUDENT ASSESSMENT
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STUDENT PRESENTATION
30%
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30%
TEACHERASSESSMENT
20%
FINAL TUTOR
ASSESSMENT
FUNDING
• Funded by Training & Development Agency for Schools (TDA) (formally TTA)
• Payment of £400 (England)
• First year only
• Other possible sources of funding:Aim HigherWidening Participation
SCHOOLSECTOR
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STEMSECTOR
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HEI&
STUDENT
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UASUAS
SHARON HERKES
NATIONAL DIRECTOR
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0795 228 5304
Website: www.uas.ac.uk
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