| Unit name | Course Design |
|---|---|
| Unit code | MEEDM0008 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
| Unit director | Mr. Atkinson |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
Core Unit 1: Teaching, Learning and Assessing in the Health Professions. |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Teaching and Learning for Health Professionals |
| Faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences |
Aims: This unit aims to equip the learner with the necessary skills and knowledge to undertake course design and curriculum development.
It will also incorporate elements of the programme’s three vertical themes:
- learning technology in teaching & learning - evaluation of the effectiveness of teaching and of courses - respect for equality and diversity
Description: This unit is intended for anyone who is or who hopes to be involved in course design within higher education and/or health education. It aims to complement units on planning and teaching and on assessment. We will consider: the need for curriculum development, topic analysis, course evaluation and quality assurance, along with key underpinning concepts.
By the end of this unit, learners should be able to:
1. Understand key concepts in course design and apply these within your own teaching.
2. Discuss the design and planning of programmes of study.
3. Be able to critique and incorporate relevant learning theory into your own practice.
Teaching methods will be drawn from a wide range of approaches including: small group styles, lecture, discussion, debate, presentations, case studies, role play, interactive whole-class teaching, tasks which apply new learning, video critique, distance and e-learning elements.
1500-2000 words or equivalent in other media.
Summative: complete and justify an outline proposal in relation to relevant educational theory.
Formative: group and individual feedback plus online activities.
Baume C and Baume D (1992). Course design for active learning. Sheffield: CVCP Universities' Staff Development and Training Unit.
Biggs J and Tang C (2007). Teaching for Quality Learning at University, 3rd edn. Maidenhead: McGraw Hill.
Forsyth I, Jolliffe A and Stevens D (1999). Planning a course. London: Kogan Page.
Gibbs G (1992). Teaching more students - 1: Problems and course design strategies. Oxford: Oxford Centre for Staff Development.
Miller AH (1987). Course design for university lecturers. London: Kogan Page.
Moon J (2002). The Module and Programme Development Handbook. London: Routledge Falmer.
Ramsden P (2003). Learning to Teach in Higher Education, 2nd edn. London: Routledge Falmer.
