Information about a pilot programme to trial a tertiary prep programme at Waimea College with Canterbury University and Senga White, using the Tertiary Prep Programme

1. Transition to Tertiary Learning:
A pilot scheme
SLANZA 2017
▪ DinahWarren – Waimea College
▪ Senga White – Southland Boys’ High School

2. The Power of Collaboration –
In the beginning:……………………………………
SLANZA Conference – From the Ground Up.
Key Contacts –
Senga White -Tertiary Prep Guru
Alison McIntyre – Academic Liaison Manager, Canterbury
University

3. The results were
not surprising!
“One observation or experience you have had
in regards to the state of information literacy
for students leaving your school!”

4. What could
I do?

5. Why?
▪ Research
▪ MasseyTLRI IL project

6. The Research
“The gap between secondary
and tertiary education in terms of
literacy and the learning
environment is bigger than
anyone is acknowledging.”
Emerson,

7. The Research
Issues
Independent learning
skills
Disconnect between
sectors
Level of IL not robust
Factors
Pressures around NCEA
Communication
between sectors
Understanding about the
nature of literacy

8. The Research
Stuff article – published March 2016:
Only 66% of students embarking
on a degree this year are
expected to graduate
“tertiary providers need to form partnerships with high
schools to make sure students are prepared for a range of
options.”
Rick
Ede, Unitech Chief Executive

9. Information Literacy Spaces
Improving students’ IL competencies & learning across the senior secondary and tertiary sectors

10. If we can’t get teachers and lecturers in the
same room then maybe ……………….
Librarians could
work together.

11. An idea was formed
But how to start?
Multiple Conversations – with Senga
Planning
Planning
Planning

12. A proposal for Alison at Canterbury University.
A trip with Senga to Canterbury University to
meet some key people.
A proposal to our College Principal.
An idea was now becoming a plan.

13. Create a broad course guide
Timing and timetabling
Delivery
Promotion
Four Main Planning Areas

14. Create a broad course guide
What content do we want to include?
How many modules?
How do Canterbury University staff fit into the course?
Who will I liaise with within the College?

15. Timing and timetabling
When is the best time to start the programme?
How does the proposal fit with the timetable generally?
How does the timetable fit with the year 13s’ timetables?

16. Promotion
How do we sell the programme – Staff
parents and students?
What key people do we need to help?
How do we include UC input into this?

18. Delivery
Who will deliver the content?
Who has the best knowledge of each module?

19. Finally we had a package
to present to Alison!

20. Execution – What we did!
Set dates and times – Students and lecturers.
Identified and notified students.
Prepared and practised content.
Delivered the programme.
Collected and collated feedback.

21. Positives
Learning experiences for all involved.
The collaboration.
Making a difference to year 13 learning.
Initial student take-up.
Informative feedback.

22. Pitfalls
Promotion – Overselling and Underselling
Timetabling and timing
Student commitment and priorities
Lack of teacher support
Universities are from Mars, Colleges are from
Venus

23. 2016 – Later that year
Summary and report to Principal
Commitment to continue the pilot programme from
both the Principal and Canterbury University
New approach to timetabling
New approach to marketing

24. Timetabling – 2016 preparation for 2017
Meeting with Senior Management
Team
Looked at timing
Looked at timetabling
Looked at rooming
Locked in for 2017 

25. 2017 – Marketing - Planning
PLL and Year 13 Deans
Met with Captains of Learning
Teachers of research (English, Science and History)
Liaised with UC – New Team with re-focused strategic approach
“The key people”

26. Content for 2017
From 2016 feedback
Input from teaching staff
Input from student leaders
Input to and from Canterbury University

27. 2017 – Marketing - Students
Promotion by:
Captains of Learning – via networking and student
meetings
Year 13 teachers – via lessons
PLL – Assemblies and Seminars
Sign-up sheet – Students self-selected.

28. Delivery
Who will delivery each module ?
Technology required?
Technology and expertise for remote delivery?

29. Success and feedback
Numbers attending each session: 88, 89, 76, 83
What I learned and moving forward – Sticky
labels
Reflections from presenters

30. Next steps - 2018
Rooming
Technology
Other partnerships
Workshops

31. And so the
process begins!!

32. SBHS-Style

33. EGGS-Style

36. Bibliography
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