TVU APEL Seminar: Re-engineering the Curriculum to Fit Employers Needs

Date:Tuesday 9th June 2009

Time:09.30 - 12.30

Venue: FutureSkills, 11th Floor, Paragon

Professor Chris Birch and the West London Lifelong Learning Network would like to invite you to the above seminar.

The Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) is a process that has been developed for over 20 years. Recent changes in Government policy, the need to engage employers and developments in technology have led to new curriculum initiatives utilising APEL.

This seminar will provide you with the opportunity to:

• Explore the strengths and weaknesses of APEL
• Find out about new initiatives in other HE institutions
• Discuss new ideas with colleagues from across the university
• Look at the way forward for TVU.

It is aimed at:

• Work based Learning Fellows
• Enterprise Fellows
• Heads of Schools
• Principal Lecturers
• Quality staff.

This is a specially designed event for TVU staff

To register email liisa.matomaki@westlondonlln.org.

Agenda

9:30 Coffee and Networking

10:00 Welcome and Introduction
Professor Chris Birch, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Business Development)

10:10 Case for APEL at TVU: Setting the scene
Dieter Herde, Academic and Quality Standards Office
This will explore how APEL came about and the purpose it serves (including strengths and weaknesses)

10:30 APEL: the Dtudent HE Experience
Graeme Hall, Executive Director, West London Lifelong Learning Network
This will explore how APEL is being utilised in HE institutions in England to increase participation

11.00 Coffee and Networking

11:15 Re-engineering a Curriculum to Fit Employers Needs
Professor Chris Birch
This will explore ways to develop the curriculum to meet employer needs through:

• Tacit knowledge
• Incorporating APEL modules into qualifications
• Recognising CPD through APEL
• Reflection on competency based outcomes.

Question and Answers

11:45 The way forward for TVU
Professor Chris Birch
Opportunity to discuss the subject and look at opportunities for TVU

12:15 Closing Remarks
Professor Chris Birch

12:30 Lunch and Networking

Register

To register email liisa.matomaki@westlondonlln.org.