HIGHER EDUCATION CURRICULUM DESIGN

EDU4HEC

2019

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

Good curriculum design in higher education is a critical factor in student satisfaction, success and retention. In this subject, participants have the opportunity to explore the practical applications of contemporary higher education curriculum design, models and learning theories, and reflect on their own educational beliefs and values. Participants take a scholarly approach to a higher education curriculum design/re-design project that involves engaging with the University's Professional Learning Framework. Participants gain practical expertise in assessment task (re)design informed by contemporary literature on good practice assessment design to promote learner engagement and success. Participants demonstrate leadership skills for curriculum renewal by formulating an evaluation plan to drive a cycle of quality enhancement in assessment practice informed by student feedback and learning analytics.

School: School of Education

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Nauman Saeed

Available to Study Abroad Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Exchange Students: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: Course RCHE - Graduate Certificate in Higher Education

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Critically evaluate constructive alignment of curriculum in subjects

Activities:: Practice-based activities, readings, discussions, blended learning (LMS)

02. Review assessment tasks in subjects informed by good practice assessment principles in higher education and student feedback data.

Activities:: Practice-based activities, readings, discussions, blended learning (LMS)

03. Design assessment tasks and write clear guidelines for students and marking rubrics.

Activities:: Practice-based activities, readings, discussions, blended learning (LMS)

04. Evaluate the impact of redesigned assessment tasks on student learning and engagement.

Activities:: Practice-based activities, readings, discussions, blended learning (LMS)

05. Engage in reflective practice to enhance curriculum development in higher education

Activities:: Practice-based activities, readings, discussions, blended learning (LMS)

Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nauman Saeed

Class requirements

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
Four 1.5 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Workshops face-to-face or via Zoom"

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	%	ILO*
Written task - 1000 words	Full details will be given to student in the subject learning guide and on LMS	20	01
Written task - 1750 words	Full details will be given to student in the subject learning guide and on LMS	35	02
Written task - 1750 words	Full details will be given to student in the subject learning guide and on LMS	35	02, 03, 04
Written or oral task - 500 words	Full details will be given to student in the subject learning guide and on LMS	10	05

Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Blended