PAL for academics
What's in it for you?
- Cuts down the number of 'minor' requests from students (they are dealt with by Leaders)
- Helps students to become better prepared for classes and to keep up with course material
- Trains students in basics of group work
- Helps create more independent learners
- Leaders give regular feedback on how course content is being received by first year students
Read what some of our Academics had to say about PAL!
What's in it for your course?
- Improves student retention, grades and performance for those who attend regularly
- PAL can be targeted at courses or units which are seen as difficult or high risk
- PAL can also be targeted at courses or units which have high drop out or failure rates
- Increases student support, involvement and ownership of learning
- Provides staff with an additional channel for feedback
- Provides the course with altruistic and committed students who can help promote the course and meet with internal or external reviewers
How to include PAL on your course
If you are interested in embedding PAL in your module or programme, please contact Efthimios.Malliris@uwe.ac.uk.
