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and Built Environment

Picture by Ken Rice

Academic Development Tutor?

y In 2008/09 GCU created a new role in each of its schools called Academic Development Tutor (ADT)

y The ADT’s were meant to supplement the work

of the central unit responsible for academic

writing and study skills support (Effective

Learning Service)

y Central units reported low usage of its service

by students from engineering and computing

subject areas

y 3 Learning Development Centres created

y In the School of Engineering

and Built Environment, the

ADT role was seen as part

of an existing integrated

model of the student

experience (Triple C Model)

Optimally Maximising Student Retention in Higher Education

Elaine M Smith & Barry J Beggs

Learning Development Centre (LDC)

y The primary aim of LDC is to support and help enhance the learning experience of our

students

y In doing so, we hope to assist students to meet their aspirations and help them to succeed

Learning Development Centre (LDC)

y Provides a range of services and support for students and staff of the School of Engineering and Built Environment

y Staffed by a team of highly experienced

Academic Development Tutors and Learning Technologists

Learning Development Centre (LDC)

y LDC operates an ‘open door’ policy

◦ Students are free to come and speak with an

Academic Development Tutor at any time

◦ Appointments can also be arranged in advance by email or by telephone

y LDC provides guidance that meets the specific learning and teaching needs of all students

◦ including disabled students and those with dyslexia

y Free and Confidential

http://www.gcu.ac.uk/ldc/

y Supporting diverse learners

y Best use of new technologies

y Embedding ‘Graduate Attributes’ in curriculum

y Listening and responding to employers,

professional bodies and the student voice

Student Usage of SEBE LDC

Method of Contact – SEBE LDC

Contact Pattern - 2 years

Range of Student Issues

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ANY

QUESTIONS?