Title: Pedagogic Interest Group: A Novel and Proven Collaborative, Adhocracy Research Group Structure
Stream: Educational Research, Development & Publishing
Presentation Type: Live-Stream Presentation
Authors:
Andrew Lunn, University of Central Lancashire, United Kingdom
Andrea Manfrin, University of Central Lancashire, United Kingdom
Abstract:
Background: Teaching is a core university activity and pedagogic research is essential for student experience, staff satisfaction, and REF and TEF scores. Pedagogic research is often performed as a secondary interest or by part-time staff. This requires good collaboration and existing research structures often result in pedagogic research falling through the gaps. Aim: To develop a clear and flexible structure to improve participation in and the output of pedagogic research in the School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Central Lancashire. Methods: A collaborative adhocracy called the Pedagogic Interest Group (PIG) was created in January 2020. It was designed to allow collaborative, flexible research projects to be easily set up by any member of staff. The group supervises and organises a bespoke team of people for each project, drawing on all previously involved staff's expertise and contacts through an initial project meeting organised by an independent group chair. Each project group runs independently, with further help available from the group chairs. Results: Under the PIG structure, seven projects have been undertaken in less than one year, with three papers published, two under review, two in preparation, one abstract accepted at an international conference and fifteen funded undergraduate research projects completed. Part-time teaching staff are more involved in the research across three departments internally and three other UK universities externally. Conclusion: The PIG structure works and depends on staff's continued engagement and at least two independent chairs for impartiality and transparency.
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