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(2011,online) suggests an
induction:
‘… is an important part of delivering learning,
outlining expectations and setting the scene for
what is to come.’
“One size does not fit all – a standardised induction
course is unlikely to satisfy anyone” (
, 2011,
online)
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What makes inductions ineffective?
• Passive activities
•
Information absorption exercises
• Pre-prepared checklists
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What makes inductions effective?
Cited by ‘Excellence Gateway (2011,online):
•Well planned and delivered induction
•Well structured and purposeful induction
•Flexible and well designed induction
•Thorough and effective induction
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SUCCESSFUL INDUCTIONS - RESEARCH

FACTUAL ( deadlines; plagiarism; procedures)
According to Avis et al (2010, p 141) :
“Induction is also the best time to
establish ground rules about conduct,
attendance
and
punctuality
and
completion of work”
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ORIENTATIONAL
(mapping exercise: input, expectation, output)


SOCIAL
Avis et al (2010 p 141) state regarding
inductions:
“Treasure hunts and quizzes can be used to
introduce and consolidate information about the
institution and course requirements”
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
PROPORTIONAL
The notion from Business Link (2011, online)
that one should provide information in an induction:
“at a rate that allows them to understand it
properly”
 SAFEGUARDING
“.. principal responsibility is to ensure the
health and safety of your students at all
times” (Minton 2002 p92 )
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SUCCESSFUL INDUCTIONS - PRACTICE

LEARN NAMES (in advance)

REMOVE ANXIETY (involvement/icebreaker) *

HELP THEM SUCCEED ( communicate; open forum)
 MEANINGFUL (engages interest) *
 MEMORABLE (motivational) *
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KIM’S GAME
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STAIRS V. ESCALATOR
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REFERENCES:
Avis, J.; Fisher, R. and Thompson,R.(2010)Teaching in Lifelong Learning.
Maidenhead.Open University Press.
Business Link (2011) Practical Advice for Business [Internet] London, Business
Link. Available from: http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/detail
[Accessed on 21.2.11.]
CIPD (2011) Induction [Internet] London, CIPD. Available from:
http://cipd.co.uk/subjects/recruitment/induction/induction.htm [Accessed on
21.2.11]
Concise Oxford Dictionary. (1999) Oxford. Oxford University Press.
Excellence Gateway (2011) Induction [Internet] London, Excellence Gateway.
Available from: http://excellencegateway.org.uk/page.aspx? [Accessed on
21.2.11.]
Minton, D.(2002) Teaching Skills in Further and Adult Education.London.
Macmillan Press.
Petty,G.(2001) Teaching Today 2nd Edition. Cheltenham. Nelson Thornes Ltd.
Waterhouse,R. (2003) Buddy, can you spare a minute? [Internet], London, TES
Connect. Available from: http:// www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx? [Accessed on
23.2.11.]
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