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Overview
Designs coherent curricula rather than collections of lessons: sequencing knowledge, defining outcomes, mapping assessment and building progression across a whole programme.
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Aims of the Course
- Build a coherent, sequenced curriculum
- Align outcomes, activities and assessment
- Ensure progression and coverage across a programme
- Review and revise curricula with evidence
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Course Structure
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Curriculum Models
- Objectives and outcomes models
- Knowledge-rich versus competency-based
- Spiral and cumulative structures
- National and international frameworks
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Sequencing Knowledge
- Identifying core concepts
- Dependency mapping
- Interleaving and revisiting
- Balancing breadth and depth
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Outcomes and Assessment Mapping
- Writing assessable outcomes
- Constructive alignment
- Assessment blueprints
- Progression and credit frameworks
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Content Authoring
- Structuring modules and units
- Resource selection and rights
- Accessibility by design
- Learning hours and workload realism
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Validation and Review
- Internal review processes
- Learner and employer consultation
- Moderation and quality assurance
- Annual monitoring cycle
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Curriculum Project
- Producing a validated curriculum
- Documenting rational and mapping
- Presenting to a validation panel
- Implementation plan
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Learning Outcomes
- 01Produce a fully sequenced curriculum document
- 02Write assessable outcomes at multiple levels
- 03Complete an assessment blueprint
- 04Validate a curriculum against a quality framework
- 05Present a curriculum to a panel
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Assessment
- Curriculum document and mapping
- Validation panel presentation
- Quality review report
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Entry Requirements
- Teaching, training or education design experience
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Progression and Careers
- Curriculum lead
- Head of programme
- Instructional designer