JISC 5 08 Supporting Responsive Curricula Nov 4 2008

JISC 5/08: Supporting Responsive Curricula Nov 4, 2008, MMUBS SRC and JISC Professor Mark Stubbs Manchester Metropolitan University m. stubbs@mmu. ac. uk Joint Information Systems Committee 3/17/2018 | SRC Briefing | Slide 1

JISC 05/08 | focus Overview… n Proposals are sought from institutions or consortia who wish to review their curriculum design processes, in particular how these are supported and informed by technology, in order to transform learning opportunities to address a specific challenge of strategic importance to the institution(s) involved Anticipated outcomes… n Improved understanding at practitioner & senior management level of effective curriculum design n Evidence of learners achieving their goals through participation in flexible, appropriate, welldesigned and learner-led curricula across a range of discipline areas n Enhanced curriculum design processes in place which support flexible delivery n Enhanced institutional processes in place which support educational innovation n Domain knowledge, reusable models of processes and practice, and user requirements for improved technical infrastructure n The stimulation of positive and informed change in curriculum design processes in the sector n Enhanced understanding of how the use of technology in the curriculum design process can lead to tangible benefits Joint Information Systems Committee 3/17/2018 | SRC Briefing | Slide 2

Initiate Review Identify Kick off project with top-level support. Establish website/blogs Plan Trial automated XCRI course unit feeds from curriculum database. Conduct curriculum skills gap analysis for 4 target course areas. Trial electronic curriculum workflows for units created/reworked to close the gaps. Advertise new/reworked units for 2010 enrolment Evaluate Run stakeholder workshop to establish evaluation criteria Promote regular evaluation of outputs against intended outcomes Manage 2 -tier project mgmt, control & communication structure - regular senior management involvement & strong community engagement X Embed Leverage senior mgmt commitment to embed curriculum skills audit & agile, professionally-oriented curriculum design X Tangible benefits Informed change IT requirements X Establish baseline process models & responsiveness measures X X X Gather high-level skill/competence frameworks and mode of delivery preferences for 4 target course areas. Get course team buy-in to skills-oriented intervention. Identify ‘vehicle’ for approving & deploying flexible, professional curricula that fits with GMSA Joint Information Systems Committee Process redesign Improve CD Real Learners Establish infrastructure for pilots – tag curriculum with relevant skills, prototype electronic curriculum workflows, develop e-portfolio showcase scaffolding. Produce detailed plans for pilots Pilot Understand CD Supporting Responsive Curricula: piloting agile, demand-led curriculum design processes that promote flexible delivery & enhance learner employability Strategic impact SRC | our outline plan X X X X 3/17/2018 | SRC Briefing | Slide 3

SRC | in a nutshell Employers & Professional Bodies Articulating Competence Frameworks Showcasing Competence (via e-Portfolio CVs) Students Joint Information Systems Committee SRC Signposting Competence Development Opportunities Mapping the Curriculum & Piloting Agile (Re)Design to Close the Gaps Courses 3/17/2018 | SRC Briefing | Slide 4