Working in Partnership
Working in Partnership (WiP) Model of Personal and Academic Tutoring
The WiP model was developed by colleagues in the School of Education, led by Principal Lecturer Rachel Barrell and underpinned by key theoretical approaches.
Figure 1: Theoretical underpinning of Working in Partnership Model
It is a multidimensional approach to support and enhance student engagement consisting of:
- Personal Academic tutorials - student ownership of their academic and non-academic journey
- Cross Year Group collaboration
- Vertical tutoring
- Peer mentoring
- Writing retreats
- Tailored interventions
- Student governance (WiP) projects
- Student led course magazine
WiP Model of Personal Academic Tutoring
- Works in conjunction with the University’s Personal Academic Tutoring Policy regarding the number of tutorials per year, the purpose of tutorials and the responsibilities of those involved.
- Provides a framework to facilitate student ownership of their academic and non-academic journey through personal academic tutoring:
- Structured
- Mandatory
- Student-led
- Linked to both academic and personal development
- Leads up to final reference through creation of a pen portrait and enhances employability
- Framework enables students and academics to focus on key areas which are pertinent to individual and groups of students at particular points in the student journey.
- Students prepare for their tutorial by reflecting on achievement, progress and aspirations.
The resources provided are to help and support the PAT system across the university. They provide a framework which can be adapted to suit the needs of the individual course and particular cohort as appropriate.