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About Us: LBCNC Mission - Strategic goal
To facilitate co-operation in the development and use of high quality learning resources to support effective and innovative teaching and learning in the land-based sector.
1. Development of resources
The Consortium will provide quality learning resources and associated services to meet the needs of its members. We will:
- identify members' requirements through discussion and consultation
- involve colleges in the work of the Consortium and encourage ownership and dissemination
- apply a rigorous quality assurance process to all the activities of the Consortium
- continually review developments in learning methods and technologies.
2. Implementation
The Consortium will provide support and encouragement to staff and students in innovative and applied learning approaches. We will:
- provide staff development and CPD opportunities to support teachers to identify and implement improvements to practice
- produce resources to promote and enable innovative teaching and learning which encourage students to take an active role.
3. Co-operation and collaboration
The Consortium will foster co-operation and collaboration between member colleges in the development and use of learning materials. We will:
- capitalise on and acknowledge the expertise of members by encouraging involvement in planning, review and piloting of materials
- maximise the benefits of collaboration and avoid duplication of effort
- achieve awareness and support for the work of the Consortium from external organisations
- be recognised as the leading organisation developing learning resources and strategies for the land-based sector.