Design for Learning Project
In 2009, Design for Learning: Curriculum Review and Renewal at La Trobe University (DfL) outlined proposals to make explicit the distinctive qualities of La Trobe's undergraduate programs and of the students who graduate from them. Those proposals, accepted by Academic Board in May 2009, were the outcome of a process involving months of work by the Curriculum Task Force members and consultations with hundreds of staff at all levels across the University.
The consequences of this ambitious program will have a profound impact on the courses offered by the University and on student recruitment. From 2009 – 2014 La Trobe University will review and renew every Bachelor course under the auspices of the Design for Learning (DfL) Project. The overall project will consist of a number of inter-related initiatives (sub-projects) across all faculties which aim to improve the quality of undergraduate student engagement, learning, and academic success by addressing, amongst other things, the first year experience, curriculum design , course mapping, and the evaluation of learning outcomes and standards.
The links below will take you to specific elements of the DfL Project:
News and Events
- 7/12/2011Innovation Funding
Applications are now sought for contestable small grant Innovation Project Funding ($5K - $25K). This funding has been made available to progress the Design for Learning (DfL) Curriculum Review and Renewal Project by supporting individuals and teams to undertake innovative projects to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and/or diversity of La Trobe's curriculum, teaching and learning. It is expected this funding will lead to subsequent scholarly publications and external funding applications. Please read the guidelines and submit using the attached application form.