Studying online (if an online offering is shown below)
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
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Unit Overview
- Description
This unit focuses on principles, practices, and educational theory that underpin curriculum and assessment design in Higher Education. Pedagogical approaches, modes of delivery, higher-order skills for the 21st century, and equity and inclusion are core aspects of unit content. Students will engage in peer collaboration, observation and feedback to build collaborative and reflective capabilities and explore strategies for embedding these approaches in teaching and learning. Assessment is positioned as an integral component of curriculum that supports student learning through constructive feedback and informs teaching content and approaches. This unit explores the core concepts of curriculum and assessment design with the aim of ensuring a quality student experience and progressive student development. The impact of national and international regulatory requirements and institutional requirements on curriculum and assessment design are also explored.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Non-standard teaching period UWA (Perth) On-campus -
The timetable for this teaching period is not currently available. Please see the Important Dates page for the timetable release date and other key date information.
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) appraise the principles and practices of quality curriculum and assessment design in Higher Education; (2) critique and adjust pedagogical approaches to promote student engagement, accommodate diverse student cohorts, encompass contemporary skills development, and adapt to different modes of delivery; (3) collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and stakeholders to innovate curriculum and assessment design; (4) design curriculum and assessment that scaffolds student development and optimises student outcomes appropriate to the discipline and level of study; and (5) reflect on personal and professional capabilities in relation to the quality of curriculum and assessment design and respond to feedback to enhance professional practice..
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) curriculum and assessment redesign and (2) presentation. Further information is available in the unit outline.
This unit is assessed on an ungraded pass/ungraded failed basis. All assessment items must be successfully completed.Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Angela Evangelinou-Yiannakis
- Unit rules
- Contact hours
- 4 intensive days teaching in HyFlex mode (students have the option of joining online or attending face to face)
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.