Derrin Kent: Portfolios in degree apprenticeships
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In this episode, Derrin Kent, Founder of The Development Manager (TDM) in the UK, talks about how his company supports degree apprentices on their learning journey with portfolios. He details the difference between a degree and an apprenticeships and how together they are very complementary. He points out the importance of the portfolio and the reflection process.
Connect with Derrin on LinkedIn
Resources
- Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE)
- Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Ofsted)
- Bloom's taxonomy
- Derrin's episode on Skills Bootcamps
- SmartEvidence and SmartEvidence version 2
- TDM's degree apprenticeships
- TDM's Skills Bootcamps
Click through to the episode notes on the website for the transcript.
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Production information
Production: Catalyst IT
Host: Kristina Hoeppner
Artwork: Evonne Cheung
Music: The Mahara tune by Josh Woodward
Chapter
1. Introduction (00:00:00)
2. What are degree apprenticeships? (00:01:17)
3. How do portfolios fit in? (00:10:40)
4. Why are evidence and reflection so important? (00:17:21)
5. What do the students think about portfolios? (00:21:46)
6. How do you bring the employers on board? (00:24:30)
7. What's in the future of portfolios in degree apprenticeships? (00:28:49)
8. Q&A: Words to describe porfolio work (00:31:19)
9. Q&A: A tip for learning designers and educators (00:32:10)
10. Q&A: A tip for learners (00:33:05)
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