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Assessment and Learning in Practice Settings (ALPS)
Lead Institution: University of Leeds, Collaborative Partners: York St John College, University of Huddersfield, Assessment and Learning in Practice Settings (ALPS) is a collaborative programme between five Higher Education Institutions with proven reputations for excellence in learning and teaching in health and social care: University of Bradford, University of Huddersfield, University of Leeds (lead); Leeds Metropolitan University and York St John College. There are 16 professions involved across the partnership: audiology, clinical physiology, dentistry , dietetics, diagnostic radiography, medicine, midwifery, nursing, occupational therapy, operating department practice, optometry, pharmacy, physiotherapy, podiatry, social work and speech and language therapy, a wide range of partners including the West Yorkshire Workforce Development Confederation, clinical networks and professional bodies. ALPS aim is to ensure that students graduating from courses in health and social care are fully equipped to perform confidently and competently at the start of their professional careers. We will achieve this by extending excellence and innovation in assessing practice, helping students learn both within their professions and across professional boundaries. ALPS will raise the status of teaching in practice. We will work with practice-based educators so they can assess generic skills (e.g. communication, team working, ethics) and professional competencies common to many groups. Practitioners who teach can benefit from and contribute to the work of ALPS and its networks. ALPS will reward staff, with opportunities for teaching fellowships, sabbaticals and teaching awards. To be kept up to date with ALPS activity, email: alps@leeds.ac.uk or subscribe to our bulletin from the website. |
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