Teaching and Learning Conference 2019: Growing and learning together: Developing communities of learning and HE pedagogy for apprenticeships: From curriculum inception to delivery and review

In this presentation and discussion the authors argue that Higher Level Apprenticeships (HLA) require an innovative style of HE pedagogy reflecting the sector-specific nature of employee learning needs actively engaging both apprentices and their employers in developing and delivering the curriculum. An apprentice currently employed in the field is also a learner attending university and experiencing student life. HLAs in Health and Social Care closely align higher education academic learning and theory with professional practice; primarily led by employers. Consistent employer and apprentice consultation is used shared expertise is recognised and end point assessments reflect real learning outcomes.