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The Module and Programme Development Handbook A Practical Guide to Linking Levels, Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

By Jennifer Moon Copyright 2002
    224 Pages
    by Routledge

    224 Pages
    by Routledge

    224 Pages
    by Routledge
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    This book shows how to design and develop educational programmes that are linked, logical and successful, with clear, step-by-step guidance on the processes involved. It shows how to develop courses that successfully meet quality and assessment criteria (including those set by the Quality Assurance Agency), and provides a route map through the various elements involved.

    The author shows how to design modules with clearly defined levels for assessment, outcomes and quality criteria, and which meet standard teaching and learning expectations. Developed to be accessible, straightforward, systematic and practical, it is illustrated throughout with examples and concise summaries. Key features include:

    *clear, simple guidance on developing a module
    *understanding levels and level descriptors
    *setting aims and learning outcomes
    *developing assessment methods and criteria
    *devising teaching strategies
    *staff development activities
    *guidance on programme specification.

    Preface, 1 Introduction: developing an outcomes basis for module development, 2 A map of module development, 3 Levels and level descriptors, 4 Some uses of level descriptors, 5 Writing and using aims and learning outcomes, 6 Writing and using assessment criteria, 7 Assessment methods and teaching strategy, 8 Specific techniques and methods in assessment, 9 The sum of the parts: some considerations on working at programme level, 10 A summary of module development for reference and staff development purposes, Appendix 1 SEEC level descriptors (revised version), Appendix 2 Quality Assurance Agency Qualifications Framework qualification descriptors, Appendix 3 Differences in implied level between SEEC credit level descriptors and QAA QF qualification descriptors, Appendix 4 An exercise to facilitate development of ‘depth’ assessment criteria in reflective writing, Glossary, References, Index

    Biography

    Jennifer Moon

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