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Napier University in Scotland offers its students a range of modules, which provide a structure through
which to reflect on the skills they develop and the learning they achieve while working as volunteers
during term time. In order to make these modules accessible to students on any one of the campuses,
or working in any school, the learning materials have been developed in distance learning format and
are supported by web-based materials, including on-line conferencing software. The paper outlines
some of the module leadersÍ experiences in developing the materials and using them with student
tutors.
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About the
Author
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Melissa Highton is part of the Continuing Professional Development team at Napier
University. Her role is to develop opportunities for students to gain academic credit
for the learning they achieve through activities they become involved in alongside
their other studies. She specialises in developing learning materials designed to
encourage self-reflection in relation to key transferable skills. She has been
co-ordinating the Student Tutoring in Schools programme at Napier for six years.
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Contact Details
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Academic Development Officer, Napier
University, Craighouse Road, Edinburgh EH 10 5LG
Scotland , Tel. +44 131 455 621 Fax +44 131 455
6191
e-mail: m.highton@napier.ac.uk
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