Pathfinder: enabling enhancement

The Pathfinder process is embedded in the University's quality assurance of Teaching and Learning. The key aim of the Pathfinder approach is to support Schools through Periodic Review, moving from a focus on quality assurance to one of quality enhancement.

Underpinning the process is a framework which aims to enable Schools to:

• drive forward enhancement strategically;
• critically reflect upon the design, development and delivery of programmes;
• strengthen the student voice in the process of development and review;
• ensure greater efficiency and streamlining of processes during preparation for Periodic Review.
• align School approaches with the University's Learning and Teaching Enhancement Priorities 

External to the University of Reading?

We believe that this process is relevant and adaptable for other HE institutions; For those who are moving from a focus on quality assurance to quality enhancement, or who are looking for innovative ways to approach curriculum re-design and strategically embed new initiatives at School level. The following pages may be of use.

If you are interested in our approach and would like to find out more please download our leaflet Pathfinder: a transferable model and/or contact the team - Clare McCullagh c.e.mccullagh@reading.ac.uk or Joy Collier j.collier@reading.ac.uk.