The University must review and redesign its curriculum: To ensure that our educational offering reflects our strengths, values, and strategy within the changing landscape of Higher Education in the UK and the world beyond. To collaboratively work with colleagues to
Who will be involved? How will it impact me?
The redesign of each course will involve all teaching staff and students, alongside professional services and other key stakeholders, including employers, accrediting bodies, and alumni; with the aim to clearly communicate the distinctiveness of their educational offering and integrate new
How is the project being managed?
The university-wide initiative was spearheaded by Senate, Council, and The University Learning Teaching and Quality Committee (ULTQC). The Strategic Lead for the project is Professor Peter Lambert (Pro Vice-Chancellor, Learning and Teaching) with Professor Andrew Heath, Academic Director (Centre for
What is the role of the Centre for Learning and Teaching ?
There are four teams within the CLT including Curriculum Development, Academic Staff Development, Technology Enhanced Learning, and Student Engagement. The Curriculum Development team’s primary role is to act as facilitators, providing expertise, background research, and advice to guide each course
When is this happening?
A small number of ‘Vanguard’ courses have already embarked upon this transformational process, ahead of the wider institutional roll-out. These ‘Vanguards’ started work in November 2017 to include: PGT Engineering Business Management / Innovation Technology Management (2018/19 launch). UG Chemical
What are the key goals of curriculum transformation?
The key goals are: A course-wide approach to the design of components embracing a new academic framework and credit system to create holistically designed offerings. A smarter approach to assessment, including reducing over-assessment. Embedding the skills and knowledge that students,
Which courses will be affected?
In line with our Education Strategy 2016-2021, the University will redesign all undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses over a 3-5 year period by 2021.
Why is it important?
The University must review and redesign its curriculum: To ensure that our educational offering reflects our strengths, values, and strategy within the changing landscape of Higher Education in the UK and the world beyond. To collaboratively work with colleagues to
Why is it being brought in?
In 2016, a new University Education Strategy 2016-2021 was launched which outlines what ‘excellence in education’ means to us and sets out our major objectives. The curriculum redesign initiative is a big step forward in making this vision a reality.
What is Curriculum Transformation?
The project is an exciting opportunity for departments to reimagine their teaching at the undergraduate and taught postgraduate level, alongside the systems and processes that support them. Find out more here.