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
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
Subject options
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On-Line, 2021, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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Written task - 1000 words Full details will be given to student in the subject learning guide and on LMS | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1 |
Written task - 1750 words Full details will be given to student in the subject learning guide and on LMS | Other | Individual | No | 35 | SILO2 |
Written task - 1750 words Full details will be given to student in the subject learning guide and on LMS | 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 | Oral presentation | Individual | No | 10 | SILO5 |
On-Line, 2021, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNauman Saeed
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
Four 1.50 hour seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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Written task - 1000 words Full details will be given to student in the subject learning guide and on LMS | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1 |
Written task - 1750 words Full details will be given to student in the subject learning guide and on LMS | Other | Individual | No | 35 | SILO2 |
Written task - 1750 words Full details will be given to student in the subject learning guide and on LMS | 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 | Oral presentation | Individual | No | 10 | SILO5 |