[SSC] curricula

[Joss Winn]

Yes, I agree. I think that we need a framework to propose to students
and academics and this is then developed over the course of the year.

Personally, I'd like to keep the curriculum quite 'traditional' in terms
of focussing on an equivalent to HE level provision and not go down the
short projects route or skills-sharing route. Initially at least, I
think it would be useful to think of ten week periods of study and
ensure that both academic and student members are committed for that set
period. Then everyone knows were they stand, what to expect from each
other and what they might aim for over that period.

Cheers
Joss



On 16/03/11 14:24, Richard Hall wrote:
> Having just come from a dull-as-ditchwater QAA briefing, I am wondering
> if we need a sub-group looking at the SSC *curriculum*? I know that we
> do not want to prescribe anything, and that democratic co-production is
> central, but do we wish to look at available expertise, or some types of
> possible study stories/experiences that we might offer alongside
> resources we need to access? Or is it too early for that?
> 
> I guess my concern is that when talking to a few people about the SSC
> they have asked what types of experiences we will support, for instance
> project-related, zine/article writing, degree-equivalent,
> diploma-equivalent etc., underpinned by varied on-line/face-to-face
> work, and with access to a range of materials, and demanding different
> types of review/*assessment*. I know this is up-for-grabs, but do we
> need to ensure that we have a framework, or some things that are
> tangible to potential co-operators?
> 
> In solidarity.
> 
> R.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> Sent: 15 March 2011 16:39
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> Subject: [SSC] Meeting notes 14th April 2011
> 
> Hello everyone,
> 
> We had a good, productive meeting at the Mint Lane building last night.
> Here are my notes.
> 
> 
> Attendees: Mike Neary, Joss Winn, Gary Saunders, David Young, Steve
> Thomas (Lincoln MRes (Design)). Interest in critical theory.
> 
> Sandie Stratford (Lincoln College), Adult Literacy, Learning
> Development, Study SKills. Interest in co-operative venture.
> 
> Jennifer Jones, PhD Student/teacher - New Media, Scotland,
> Leicester/Birmingham
> 
> The Agenda was circulated to this list beforehand and no amendments were
> requested:
> 
> 1. Constitution/governance
> 2. Business Case/funding
> 3. Letter to academics
> 4. Website
> 
> 
> 
> 1. A draft constitution has been circulated to this discussion list for
> comment.
> 
> https://lists.aktivix.org/pipermail/ssc/2011-February/000015.html
> 
> ** Please send comments to this list by 31st March. ** Joss will arrange
> a meeting in Lincoln with Charles Cooke (LCDA) shortly after this and
> aim to have the constitution completed by 10th April.
> 
> Sandie suggested that we would benefit from some training in consensus
> decision making. Seeds of Change offer workshops on governance issues as
> well as documentation:
> 
> http://www.seedsforchange.org.uk/free/shortconsensus
> 
> http://www.seedsforchange.org.uk/free/train
> 
> It was agreed that we should pursue this training. ** Sandie, do you
> want to follow this up? **
> 
> 2. Similarly, a draft Business Case has been circulated to this list for
> comment:
> 
> https://lists.aktivix.org/pipermail/ssc/2011-February/000031.html
> 
> ** Please send comments to this list by 31st March. ** We will discuss
> this at the above meeting with Charles and aim to have this completed by
> 10th April.
> 
> We agreed that a 5 year Business model is preferred so as to provide
> some assurance to members of the SSC's sustainability.
> 
> ** David Young has offered to lead on this. he will also set up the Bank
> Account (Co-op). **
> 
> 3a. It was agreed that we should aim to send an invitation to academics
> when we have the Constitution, Business Model and bank account set up
> and are aiming for the 14th April.
> 
> ** Mike/Joss write draft and circulate.** Draft ready by 31st March.
> Finished 10th April. Published 14th.
> 
> It is hoped that local, regular membership is 40 people (half students,
> half teachers) but agreed that we should invite widely and aim high!
> 
> Joss suggested that we add EGS names to list, for example:
> 
> http://www.egs.edu/faculty/faculty-overview/
> 
> ** Please add any names to the proposed membership list: **
> 
> http://tx0.org/1pz
> 
> 
> 3b. We discussed student members and agreed that we will not have an
> 'acceptance criteria' but work on first come first served with a waiting
> list.All members must be over 18yrs old so as to avoid any complications
> when dealing with minors. ** Gary offered to look at the Equality Act
> 2010 and advise us on what we need to take into account when admitting
> members. **
> 
> There were concerns raised about the workload some student might create.
> 
> 4. ** Jennifer will set up website. ** She has access. Will keep it
> simple and functional to begin with. Have it ready for 10th April, ready
> for membership invites being sent out on 14th. This will include a way
> for members to sign up and pay.
> 
> The next meetings are on 29th March and 14th April, 6-8pm. Location TBC.
> 
> If you attended yesterday's meeting and have further notes and
> clarifications, please do post to this discussion thread.
> 
> Thank you
> Joss
> 
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