Session 69: Building communities of practice through your module

Abstract

Imagine!

The programme validation is complete, and your new module awaits creation! Faced with a blank canvas with learning outcomes, a myriad of considerations hover around your creative muse. Student voice, graduate employability readiness, current content, effective use of contemporary technology (AI and VR), critical thinking, a sense of belonging in an inclusive community, transformation of lives and futures, all whilst providing an excellent education and student experience beyond the curriculum and supporting communities. Where to start and where to finish?

Come and listen to the tutor and supporting students talk about how these considerations were brought to life via a museum, and practice insights, all wrapped into formative activities informed by student choice. Listen as the students share their reflections on how this led to the enhancement of personal development and evolvement of communities of practice, Wenger and Lave (1991), through group work and individual contributions.

Teaser comments include this module provided a “great way to expand my network”, our “opinions were valued” and heard, enjoyed a “real insight to real-life issues” and real “student co-creation”.

Further comments around impact included how the module helped extend networks with professionals, bridged divisions between senior practitioners and students looking to start their careers, built student confidence within a supportive and inclusive environment incorporating the student voice, all contributing to the harnessing of a LJMU community.

Imagine!

As a tutor and/or researcher, you are welcome to share and pick up tips on building communities of practice through co-creating module content, with students, widening networks and employability skills, and having some fun in class!

Building communities of practice through your module PowerPoint. Only LJMU staff and students have access to this resource.