PREDICT Promoting Realistic Engaging Discussions In Curriculum Teams THE PROJECT FOCUS The overall aim of the project is to develop a new process that is efficient, flexible, focuses on enhancing educational development and the student experience and, is supported with responsive technology to accommodate our curriculum models.. HOW IS THIS BEING ACHIEVED? This is being done by: •Exploring the principles and values of all involved in curriculum design to identify what principles and values might underpin the design at City University London •Examining models used when curriculum are being designed •Identifying the information needed for programmes and modules by all stakeholders but ensuring the languages is focused on the students experience •Outlining the technology needs for supporting curriculum design •Discussing the staff development and support needed when undertaking curriculum design
ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN AS PART OF THE PROJECT •Staff undertaking curriculum design have taken part in questionnaires, interviews and providing case studies •Workshops around curriculum design have been undertaken to share views •Documentation related to design have been examined such as programme and module specifications •Websites and literature have been examined for models, principles and values •Data that might contain relevant information has been examined including NSS and other questionnaires about students experiences •Minutes of meetings and reports have also been evaluated for data that might be useful •Learning Development Associates have been appointed to focus on specific areas that are related to curriculum design activities HOW CAN YOU BE INVOLVED? •Check the project website to read information but also to take part in the blog and questionnaire being launched in May •Volunteer to take part in an interview or provide a case study either as an individual who has been involved in curriculum design or with your team •Attend workshops about curriculum design •Invite us to work with you when doing curriculum design so you can have support for the activity from beginning to end Project Management: Professor David Bolton, Deputy Vice Chancellor Education, Project Executive Dr Pam Parker, Associate Director Learning Development Centre, Project Manager Dr Susannah Quinsee, Director of Learning Development Centre, Project Director Susannah Marsden, Head of the Academic Development Unit Senior Supplier Megan Palmer, Deputy Head of the Academic Development Unit Senior Supplier Helen Emerson, Academic and Professional Process and Support Director, Senior Supplier John Gallagher, Information Architect, Application Architect Roberta Williams, Associate Dean Learning and Teaching SCHS, Senior User
For more about the project contact:
Susannah Quinsee, s.quinsee@city.ac.uk Pam Parker, P.M.Parker@city.ac.uk Project Website www.city.ac.uk/ldc