Flexible Curricula Viewpoints action plan template

Workshop record and action plan for Enhancements in Flexible Curricula

Action plan for enhancementsIn flexible curricula

Contents

1 SUMMARY..............................................................................................................................3

2 BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT.................................................................................................4

3 CHANGING DRIVERS AND NEEDS.............................................................................................5

3.1 WORKSHOP OUTCOMES.............................................................................................................................53.2 CONCLUSIONS AND PRIORITIES.....................................................................................................................5

4 ENHANCING PRACTICE............................................................................................................6

4.1 CONCLUSIONS AND PRIORITIES.....................................................................................................................64.2 ENHANCEMENTS, ACTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND TIME-SCALE..........................................................................6

4.2.1 External engagement and partnerships..............................................................................................74.2.2 Anytime, anywhere learning...............................................................................................................84.2.3 Entry, transition, progression and exit.............................................................................................104.2.4 Learning model, personalisation & learner engagement..................................................................12

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1 Summary<Provide a brief summary of the key sections of this report>

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2 Background and context<Write briefly on the background and context of the exercise to explore flexible curricula>

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3 Changing drivers and needs

3.1 Workshop outcomes<Record the outcomes of the workshop to explore changing drivers and needs for flexible curricula>

Dimension Details & commentary

Student needs and expectations

Key Government drivers

Key institutional drivers, goals and priorities

Globalisation & internationalisation

Employer and employer body needs & expectations

Changes in what and how we teach

Recruitment and retention

3.2 Conclusions and priorities<Briefly describe the key conclusions and priorities in respect of changing drivers and needs for flexible curricula>

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4 Enhancing practice

4.1 Conclusions and priorities<Briefly describe the key conclusions and priorities for enhancing practice in flexible curricula and how these address changing drivers and needs>

4.2 Enhancements, actions, responsibilities and time-scale<In the following four sections, describe the enhancement, actions, responsibilities and time-scale>

4.2.1 External engagement and partnerships 4.2.2 Anytime, anywhere learning 4.2.3 Entry, transition, progression and exit 4.2.4 Learning model, personalisation & learner engagement

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4.2.1 External engagement and partnerships

Practice point Enhancement details Priority Actions & responsibilities Time-scale

Engage employers with design and delivery.

Align curricula with employer and learner needs.

Align curricula with sector/employer body needs and initiatives.

Align curricula with professional, regional, national, sector, international standards and changing contexts.

Engage other educational providers & stakeholders with curricula design and delivery.

Other

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4.2.2 Anytime, anywhere learning


Ensure minimum equitable off-campus access to technologies for all learners.

Provide access to a broad range of on-campus technology enhanced learning tools for learners and staff.

Design curricula with a significant focus on technology-enhanced learning (TEL).

Design curricula specifically to exploit mobile technologies such as Tablets, SmartPhones, e-book readers, and multimedia devices.

Ensure a high degree of digital literacy (DL) amongst learners.

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Provide 24-hour access to information, learning resources and support.

Provide flexible access to tutors, peers, mentors, experts, assessors and other relevant stakeholders involved with curricula delivery.

Provide specific learner guidance and support for flexible learning.

Other

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4.2.3 Entry, transition, progression and exit


Provide flexible learning pathways including options for negotiated curricula.

Provide flexible learning pathways including options for negotiated curricula - additional considerations relating to work-based learning contexts.

Provide flexibility in programme timing & progression.

Provide flexible learning pathways through RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning), articulation and credit transfer.

Provide pre-entry information and guidance.

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Provide pre-entry support.

Provide integrated flexible induction.

Provide effective support for learner progression and retention.

Develop graduate attributes and employability skills to prepare learners for working and learning in employment.

Other

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4.2.4 Learning model, personalisation & learner engagement


Provide flexibility in campus-based teaching via technology-enhanced learning (TEL) techniques.

Personalise learning activities with an aim to create autonomous self-directed learners.

Design social & informal learning activities which exploit online media and support a range of pedagogies.

Adopt open approaches to exploit the knowledge and experience of others and facilitate learner choice.

Design curricula to emphasise assessment for learning to develop learners capable of self-review.

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Continually engage in educational innovation, change and research in flexible curricula as part of quality enhancement and assurance.

Adopt flexible, transparent and business-like approaches to programme design, development, review and validation.

Implement protocols of engagement for learners and tutors to ensure compliance with all relevant laws, codes and policies.

Other

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Flexible Curricula Viewpoints action plan template