How to Make Peer Learning Work

Peer Learning Group Presenter: Dr. Lucy Hearne

PEER LEARNING in NICE

Topping (2005, p.631) “defined as the acquisition of knowledge and skill through

active helping and supporting among status equals or matched companions”.

Aim & Objectives of Peer Learning Group

Process and Outcome:

A). Process- descriptive case study methodology –series of case studies of Peer Learning Activities (PLA) – facilitated collaboration of NICE members working on quality development of programmes

B). Outcome – Guidelines for conducting PLA’s by NICE members for quality development process

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Quality Development in Programmes: Change Process

Underlying assumptions:

Relational: work alliances as key for mutual learning –intrapersonal and interactional process

Peer learning is an intentional learning process

amongst peers

Analysis of current situation/system in change process (organisational/programme)

Change can be restricted by organisational norms

environment

Reflection and reflexivity

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A). Case Studies of Peer Learning Activities

Peer Learning Group

Use of Case Study in Peer Learning Activity (PLA)

May 2014 – 2015: Iterative design of a Case Study Framework to guide peer learning process, gather data and produce case vignettes

Framework based on Topping (2005) and Topping & Ehly (2001) peer learning plan that incorporated different areas for recording of peer learning activity

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Peer Learning Activities Schedule: May 2014-May 2015

Peer learning instances – case studies 1. Gödöllö, Hungary – CGC BA programs, 3

Universities2. Oslo, Norway – CGC MA program in Norway, 2 Universities3. Bordeaux, France – CGC MA program in Bordeaux, 5

Universities4. Mannheim, Germany – CGC BA programs, 4

Universities

These PLA’s facilitated, data recorded and analysed by members of the Peer Learning Group

Case Study Framework for NICE PLA’s (May 2015)

Data Areas:

Contextual information of PLA – programmes, organisations, location and date

Aim & objectives of PLA

Participant details

Agenda and items in PLA

Methods and experiences in work-phase of PLA

Resources used in PLA – documentation, recording etc

Outcomes of PLA – short and long-term

Follow-up Work of PLA – further meetings, location, participation, goals

Evaluation of PLA:- what were the expectations of the individuals?

- did outcomes meet their expectations?

- how has the peer learning process been for individuals?

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B). Guidelines for Peer Learning Activities in NICE

Three Stage Framework

1. Preparation :

Selection of the PLA partners

Identifying and agreeing on the aim and objectives of the PLA

Deciding type of activity, location and time

2. Implementation

Sharing of material, documents and relevant information

Refining common goals and objectives of PLA

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Building trust and collaborative relationships

Moderation of the PLA

Recording of the PLA

Deciding next steps (short and long-term outcomes) of the PLA

3. Evaluation and follow-up

Evaluating outcomes of the PLA for members in the group at end of the activity, reflection on this by members

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Reflexivity – Opportunities & Challenges of PLA

Identifying and contacting possible PLA partners

Trust and collaboration of equals

Diversity of NICE membership – culture, traditions, history, context and disciplinary affiliations (e.g. education, psychology)

Language, power and gender considerations

On-line technology usage

Sustainability of the activity over time

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References

Yin, R.K. (2009) Case Study Research; Design and Methods, 4th edn. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

Topping, K. J. (2005) ‘Trends in Peer Learning’, Educational Psychology, 25 (6), pp. 631-645.

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NICE Mobility

NICE Mobility groupPresenter: Jan Woldendorp

Members of the mobility team1. Active members of the mobility team

Below the active group members are presented.

Rebeca García-Murias

Spain

Jaana Kettunen

Finland

Monika Kukyte

Germany

Dione Mifsud

Malta

Sasa Niklanovic

Slovenia

Sauli Puukari

Finland

Jean-Jacques Ruppert

Luxembourg

Teresa Maria Sgaramella

Italy

Jan Woldendorp

The Netherlands

NICE Mobility: why?

“One needs only to existto travel”

Fernando Pessoa

“One needs only to exit to travel”+

Key Assumption

Mobility (mental and physical) is the core business of our NICE network (career = mobility)

Work of the mobility team

Tuning roadmap on mobility (handy when travelling!) Mission statement “To be or not to be… Mobile” (work

in progress) Practical guidelines for NICE mobility (Student + Staff

edition) Inventory of current NICE Mobility (Erasmus +) Survey on NICE Mobility (Work in Progress) Collection and development of presentation materials

to underpin the value of mobility (work in progress)

Inventory of NICE Mobility within Erasmus + 19

Jean-Jacques Ruppert Luxembourg Yes KA1 Learning mobility of individuals ACADEMIA Project for European mobility

KA2 to implement further training for practitioners (planned) No title yet

Roberta Piazza Catania, Italia Yes KA1 Learning Mobility of Individuals Adult education staff mobility.

Rachel Mulvey East London, UK

Sif Einarsdóttir Reykjavik, Iceland Yes KA2: Cooperation for innovation and exchange of good practises YOUTHYES: develop a career game for use with young people in school settings to help them develop/ refine their career management skills

Hazel Reid Canterbury, UK Yes Development of NICE Knowledge Alliance

working on a bid for a 'strategic partnership' building on a previous EIP working with Doctoral students.

Rebeca García-Murias Santiago de Compostella, Spain Yes KA2: Cooperation for innovation and exchange of good practices Guide My W@y! A European Career Guidance Concept for International Youth Mobility.

Monica Petermandl Danube-University Krems, Austria Yes Tools fOr Impact³ - Development of web-based evaluation-tools fostering impact-oriented project-consortia for ERASMUS+

Yes EDU-FIN : Developing participative processes for the generation of a financial education curriculum addressed to young adults at risk

Jan Woldendorp Saxion, Deventer, The Netherlands KA2: Cooperation for innovation and exchange of good practises ESL: Development of an (online) tool for early detection and preventuion of Early School Leavers

Laura Gressnerova  University of Technology, Bratislava (STU) Yes STU is involved in KA1 Learning mobility of individuals. Mobility actions for students and pedagogues provide another Office of our Department of international relations.

Submittion of application in the frame of ERASMUS+ Knowledge Alliances in 2014, project has not been approved.

This year we are submitting 2 projects in KA2 Knowledge Alliance and KA2 Capacity Building in the field of Higher Education.

Inge van der Putten  Fontys university, Tilburg, The Netherlands Yes Involved in the NICE Knowledge Alliance KA3 project

Stefan Vendel University of Presov, Slovakia No

Peter Weber Heidelberg University/IBW No We are working on a KA application (with other NICE partners)

Jaana Kettunen University of Jyväskylä, Finland No Preparing a KA2 application

Lucy Hearne  University of Limerick, Ireland No Involved in an application for Erasmus+ Strategic Partnerships (in VET) in 2014.  We were unsucccessful but may apply again this year.

Kestutis Pukelis Kaunas, Lithuania No

Practical guidelines for mobility

Mini-convention

Mobility & Peer Learning

Sif Einarsdóttir & Jan Woldendorp

Subtitle: “Action!” (Dauwalder, 2014)

Initiatives for mobility & peer learning

Proposal 1: Creation of a collaborate circle for global development of a CGC competence standard (Peter, Jutta & Frans)

Proposal 2: Peer Learning for establishment/Improvement of Bachelor programs (István)

Proposal 3: Development of a joint module for training in entrepreneurship -skills (Jacques)

Proposal 4: Development of joint e-learning modules (Jukka)

Proposal 5: Development of joint learning – materials for training in careercounselling, based on the standards (Koorosh & Jean Pierre)

Proposal 6: Mobility for the International week of Saxion (Jan)

Proposal 7: Joint development of innovative approaches for training of reflective competences (Sif + Stella)

Proposal 8 Develloping the future of NICE (Christiane)

Proposal 9 Scandi translation (Randi, Rie & ...)

From proposal to project…

When?

Who?

Proposal!What?

Why?

How?

Working in groups

Planary pitches (1’’) of the proposals

Creating groups

Choosing a voluntary moderator

Introduction of the idea by the developer: WHY? andWHAT?

Questioning by the group members

Brainstorming on the HOW?, the WHO? and the WHEN?

Minutes are made on the circle sheet

Planary report by the moderator

Inventory on what help do you need

Who (what NICE working group) is taking this further

Taking notes

Who?

When? How?

ProposalWhat?

Why?

Thank you!

Sif Einarsdóttir & Jan Woldendorp

Questions?