Further examples of existing work being undertaken by institutions prior to the HEI Challenge, or being developed in parallel to the HEI Challenge were provided via the self-evaluation framework documents (n=11 returned in November 2015), minutes of working group meetings, and as case studies for a website developed as part of the Challenge. Together, these data constituted an output from the HEI Challenge, as previously, no such repository for sharing institutions’ current activities existed. Whilst the data do not provide a ‘complete’ picture of existing activities, they provide a useful foundation for future evaluation. A summary of the responses is provided below, beginning with existing activities within each of the work streams, and then detailing areas highlighted as having potential for development. Examples of existing activities: patient and public involvement (PPI) Many institutions were already involving service users and/or carers in course design including, for example, participatory design workshops, module planning, development of teaching tools and materials, developing assessments, and providing formative feedback on programmes. There were variations between institutions in the range of activities reported. Examples of existing patient and public involvement work on developing student assessments included service users and carers developing a range of practical tests to assess social work skills (University of Leicester), and designing student assessments for mental health nursing students (University of Nottingham). In the latter case, students conducted a 45 minute assessment of a service user which was filmed and observed by a mental health practitioner. The service user also gives feedback on the interaction, and this forms the basis of an assessed reflective essay about what the student has learnt from the feedback. Further examples are provided through case studies on the HEI Challenge website (). Respondents also listed examples of service users being directly involved in assessments. For example, at the University of Northampton, University of Leicester, University of Sheffield and University of Nottingham, service users are assessors for Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs). At the University of Northampton, University of Lincoln and Sheffield Hallam service users assess student presentations. At Sheffield Hallam, service users are also involved in the assessment of radiographers in the simulation suite prior to students’ first placement and provide feedback on
Further examples of existing work being undertaken by institutions prior to the HEI Challenge, or being developed in parallel to the HEI Challenge were provided via the self-evaluation framework documents (n=11 returned in November 2015), minutes of working group meetings, and as case studies for a website developed as part of the Challenge. Together, these data constituted an output from the HEI Challenge, as previously, no such repository for sharing institutions’ current activities existed. Whilst the data do not provide a ‘complete’ picture of existing activities, they provide a useful foundation for future evaluation. A summary of the responses is provided below, beginning with existing activities within each of the work streams, and then detailing areas highlighted as having potential for development. Examples of existing activities: patient and public involvement (PPI) Many institutions were already involving service users and/or carers in course design including, for example, participatory design workshops, module planning, development of teaching tools and materials, developing assessments, and providing formative feedback on programmes. There were variations between institutions in the range of activities reported. Examples of existing patient and public involvement work on developing student assessments included service users and carers developing a range of practical tests to assess social work skills (University of Leicester), and designing student assessments for mental health nursing students (University of Nottingham). In the latter case, students conducted a 45 minute assessment of a service user which was filmed and observed by a mental health practitioner. The service user also gives feedback on the interaction, and this forms the basis of an assessed reflective essay about what the student has learnt from the feedback. Further examples are provided through case studies on the HEI Challenge website (). Respondents also listed examples of service users being directly involved in assessments. For example, at the University of Northampton, University of Leicester, University of Sheffield and University of Nottingham, service users are assessors for Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs). At the University of Northampton, University of Lincoln and Sheffield Hallam service users assess student presentations. At Sheffield Hallam, service users are also involved in the assessment of radiographers in the simulation suite prior to students’ first placement and provide feedback on
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