[Foundations] Fwd: ALTC 2010 application (Strategic Priority Projects)

[Peter Kandlbinder]

Dear Foundation Colleagues,

You may remember that a group of us applied for ALTC funding to evaluate the long-term outcomes of Foundations programs. Unfortunately our application wasn't successful but I would like to thank everyone on the Foundations list who provided such challenging feedback throughout the process. It was always an outside chance that the ALTC would go for such a radical approach to evaluation and the conversations with list members made sure our application was the best we could make it.

Thanks again.

Peter

Begin forwarded message:

> Dear Dr Kandlbinder,
> Thank you for your proposal 'Evaluating the factors influencing long-term outcomes of higher education teaching preparation programs' (SP10-1839) submitted under our Strategic Priority Projects program.
> 
> Unfortunately the Australian Learning and Teaching Council is unable to support your proposed project as part of this funding round.
> 
> A summary of the key issues highlighted through our assessment process will be published in due course on the ALTC website under the Grants and Projects – Strategic Priority Projects section. In addition, the assessors’ joint summary of assessment is provided below for your reference. These comments may be useful in the development of any future proposals.
> 
> Summary of Assessment
> The assessment of proposals uses a scale of 1-5, based on the following criteria defined in the program guidelines. Applications with an overall assessment of 4 or higher are strong applications.
> 
> A: Project Outcomes and Rationale = 3.70
> B: Approach = 3.20
> C: Value/Need for Project = 3.00
> D: Project Management and Budget = 3.60
> E: Capacity of the project team to deliver the proposed outcomes = 3.70
> 
> Overall: 3.60
> 
> Feedback
> The application builds on work by Hicks et al. on higher education teaching preparation programs. This proposal is backed by a very solid team with a good collaborative strategy. It is questionable whether the project is too elaborate given the time and funding available. The capacity for the team to deliver the proposed outcomes is strengthened by the use of networks like HERDSA and DVC/PVC (Academic). The proposal would be enhanced by inclusion of strategies for dealing with the potential difficulties and constraints which may arise from the complex project design. The approach is quite cleverly stratified and the evaluation approach is useful.
> 
> 
> Thank you to both yourself and your team for your interest in working with the Australian Learning and Teaching Council.
> 
> Regards
> 
> Peter.
> 
> Associate Professor Peter Hutchings
> Acting General Manager, Programs and Engagement
> Australian Learning and Teaching Council Limited
> Level 14, 300 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
> 

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Dr Peter Kandlbinder
Senior Lecturer
Institute for Interactive Media & Learning
University of Technology, Sydney
PO Box 123
Broadway NSW 2007
ph: 02 9514 2314
fax: 02 9514 1666






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