Pedagogy of Support: Enhancing Learners Online
Explore Professor Simon Barrie's insights on supporting learners online through a pedagogy of support at Western Sydney University. Uncover challenges, solutions, and the ecosystem for student success, including personalized peer support programs and future strategies for personalized learning and teaching analytics.
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Supporting Learners Online: Towards a Pedagogy of Support Professor Simon Barrie Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President, Western Sydney University
Disruption Skills Shortage Skills Gaps Life long Learning Long life Learning Education Credentials Portfolios
Challenges Competition Undifferentiated Credibility: - Employers - Learners - Family - Education Providers
Ecosystem for Success Navigation Wraparound Support Targeted Education Integrated earning and learning Transparent Hiring (Weisse M.R., 2020)
Current State, Western Sydney University Student transition, achievement, retention and success A wide range of formal programs, including peer support and community building to support students academic and personal wellbeing. Western Success Peer Support Programs Personalised peer-to peer support Advisors tailor support for individuals 8,600 students 5 % increase on retention for domestic students 15 % increase on retention for International students Peer assisted study sessions Trained peer facilitators Subject-specific academic support 5,600 students 238 sessions in 2021 Over 21,000 contact hours
Future state? Personalised Learning Plan Teaching Analytics Learner Experience Strategy Learning Analytics Feedback to students: Self- efficacy Targeted Acquisition Strategy Personalised Record of Achievement Personalised Support System
