This is my output of a formative assessment for my Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (PGCLTHE). Following my inclusive practice in July, review of 2 research papers (book chapters in my case) in May, teaching observation in April and teaching philosophy in January.
This poster derives from work of the IHAP Digital Capabilities Working Group that I co-lead; 'Developing digital capabilities in healthcare higher education'. It was efficient of my time to use an active current project rather than create a new one to satisfy the needs of the course. This is a joint project with other senior lecturers, however for the purposes of the assessment it has to be only me, hence the reflection at the bottom. Once assessed and when the group presents and showcases this work, I can reinstate their names and update and use this poster collectively. I/we can also use the audio presentation of this work that I had to submit alongside it.
I received the following overall feedback.
"Thank you for this submission, Daniel. It was great to read your research poster.
Strengths
- The poster has a good flow to it, particularly the Aims and Methodology section, making it clear and easy to read.
- You incorporated and built on research well in this poster. The inclusion of research shows how you are able to use subject and pedagogic research which support the development of advanced practice and integrate subject and pedagogic research to enhance teaching and support changes of practice.
- Within the ‘Reflection’ section you make clear how you are going to manage your own CPD and share your ideas with peers.
Areas for development
- Although you have identified a problem, highlighted in the ‘Project’ section, you have not made explicit why neglecting current and transferable digital practices is a problem or how this relates to higher education. The research needs to be contextualised in an HE setting more obviously. [I argue that the importance in 'Introduction/background' clarifies this at summary poster-level, and is clearly situated in healthcare Higher Education]
- It would have been great to see a multimodality approach to this poster. The key themes you have included could have some small images attached to them instead of being further text.
- It would have been great if you included a specific research question to evidence that you are able to develop research questions and hypotheses prior to undertaking research. It would also have anchored your poster and made explicit what you were setting out to do." [The collaborative group did not decide on a question/s but aims, but I'll accept this feedback if I am individually required to for future research]
