Developing the Common Good Curriculum
As part of the implementation of the Strategy for Learning, the University has developed a model to support, recognise and embed the Common Good within the curriculum and the wider student experience as part of its core mission. The learning experience at GCU will prepare students to develop four ‘Common Good attributes’:
Active and global citizenship, Entrepreneurial mind-set Responsible leadership Confidence (see Appendix for more detailed definitions of all four attributes)GCU students will develop the Common Good attributes through their formal taught curriculum. The Common Good Curriculum will also provide opportunities for students to enhance and develop these attributes further through engaging in co- and extra-curricular activities aligned to the Common Good – for example, social innovation, community engagement and volunteering. The enhancement of these attributes through co- and extra-curricular activities will be signposted to students through The Common Good Opportunities pages.
What is the aim of this mapping process?
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This mapping tool aims to assist Schools, professional support departments and the Students’ Association to highlight existing opportunities for students to engage in co- and extra-curricular activities that support the development of Common Good attributes and allow students to make a positive difference to the communities that we serve.
The opportunities identified may be restricted to students in particular Schools or on particular programmes or levels of study, or they may be open to all students across the University. Collectively they form the Common Good Opportunities pages which are used to make a wide range of co- and extra-curricular opportunities visible to students, staff and external audiences such as employers.
To allow the pages to be as comprehensive and accurate as possible, we would appreciate you taking the time to complete the following template with a brief overview of each relevant co- and/or extra-curricular activity within your area of work. This will be included in the online pages. We appreciate that the activity may not explicitly aim to enable the development of Common Good attributes, but please consider whether the approaches taken and the behaviours developed by participating students meet their criteria. Please note that the mapping process will focus specifically on activities that can be accessed through or at GCU; it will not include activities that individual students undertake independent of the University .
Which School or department delivers/ supports this activity?
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Professional support department
Which students can participate in this activity?
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Which of the Common Good Attributes may students develop by participating in this activity/opportunity?
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Responsible leadership Confidence
Briefly describe the activity/opportunity and what’s involved for participating students
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PALS (Peer Assisted Learning Support) is a programme set up to allow new students to get advice and support from current higher-level students (Senior PALS) who have already experienced life at Glasgow Caledonian University
PALS allows new students to connect with others from their course through WhatsApp, making the transition into life at GCU a whole lot easier. Each group has Senior PALS, on the same course to answer any questions students may have about their programme, or GCU as a whole. All you need to be a Senior PAL is a positive, friendly attitude and a willingness to help others
How will participating in this activity/opportunity allow students to make a positive difference to
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Being a Senior PAL makes a positive difference by helping new students to settle into life at GCU. They help create a community and sense of belonging on the course, helping each other to thrive.
Senior PALS get the opportunity to engage with new students to share their academic knowledge and experience with them, and point them in the right direction.
What are the benefits of taking part in this activity/opportunity for participating students?
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The benefits of being a Senior PAL include developing transferrable skills in communication and leadership, building confidence and making new connections. Students can also request a LinkedIn Recommendation
How can students get involved in this activity?
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Students can find more information on our PALS web pages.
To apply to be a Senior PAL students must complete the following application form:
Contact information:
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Name: Hannah MortonRole: Student Engagement and Events AssistantSchool/department: Student Enquiries, Advice and EventsTelephone: +44 (0)141 331 3823Email: studentevents@gcu.ac.uk Web: Webpage Application Form
