Project Management - Liverpool John Moores University

Administration support is provided by DBS through the Programme Coordinator,
Institutional support mechanisms are available which includes welfare, careers, counselling and learning and
academic support classes.
During the induction process, students are provided with the following:
Programme handbook,
Academic timetables,
Module Assessment criteria,
School regulations and procedures.
During their programme of study students are provided with an academic support service in the form of
workshops and tutorials focused on academic learning issues such as language and terminology.
16 Methods for evaluating and improving the quality and standards of teaching and learning
Subject standards for all taught programmes of study are specified using an outcome based learning module
proforma.
Attainment is measured against the standard and individual student performance is moderated at examination
boards. This involves both internal moderation by DBS staff and external moderation by External Examiners.
Internal annual programme self-assessment is informed by broad ranging student feedback gathered through
class representatives and formal student surveys. External examiners provide feedback throughout the
academic year on assessment and examination papers and marking standards. External examiners attend
examination boards and provide a formal report at the end of each academic year.
External quality assessment by LJMU and the Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC) confirms
that standards are set at the appropriate level and that quality of learning opportunities are subject to continuing
improvement.
The External examiner confirms that the standards of student performance are comparable with similar
programmes and subjects in other H E institutions with which they are familiar.
The quality of teaching and learning is assured through staff review and staff development in learning, teaching
and assessment and peer observation.
Developments in teaching and learning methods are detailed in the annual DBS report to LJMU:
Committees with responsibility for monitoring and evaluating quality and standards:
Programme Team,
Programme Board,
Subject Group Forum,
Examination Board,
Executive Board,
Academic Planning and Development Committee (ACPAD),
Academic Board.
Mechanisms for gaining Student Feedback on the quality of learning and their teaching experience:
Through elected student representatives,
Programme leader and student representative meetings,
Attendance at programme board meetings,
Formal student feedback surveys.
Staff development priorities include:
The use of practitioners is an important aspect of the programme with staff developing a team approach to
teaching. Guest speakers are an integral part of module delivery. Staff individual needs are discussed with
Heads of Department who manage resources for staff to attend relevant academic and personal development
programmes and conferences. DBS provide research and development seminars which provide a forum for staff
discussion of their research and teaching related activities. This facilitates the dissemination of experience and
good practice. A number of specific staff developments activities have been established to cover new initiatives
such as Moodle, Induction and assessment issues. Staff development is underpinned through:
Peer observation,
Staff appraisal,
Participation in team and Programme Board Meetings,
Programme: 23238-2000003240 Plan: 01.01 Start date of programme - plan: 01-AUG-09