HIGHER EDUCATION CURRICULUM DESIGN

EDU4HEC

2021

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.

SchoolEducation

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorNauman Saeed

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo

Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesPractice-based activities, readings, discussions, blended learning (LMS)

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Must be enrolled in RCHE

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirement30

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Critically evaluate constructive alignment of curriculum in subjects

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

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

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

05. Engage in reflective practice to enhance curriculum development in higher education and make innovative recommendations based on your teaching context

Subject options

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On-Line, 2021, Semester 1, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNauman Saeed

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
Four 1.50 hour seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Written task - 1000 words Full details will be given to student in the subject learning guide and on LMS	N/A	Other	Individual	No	20	SILO1
Written task - 1750 words Full details will be given to student in the subject learning guide and on LMS	N/A	Other	Individual	No	35	SILO2
Written task - 1750 words Full details will be given to student in the subject learning guide and on LMS	N/A	Other	Individual	No	35	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Written or oral task - 500 words Full details will be given to student in the subject learning guide and on LMS	N/A	Oral presentation	Individual	No	10	SILO5

On-Line, 2021, Semester 2, Online