Curriculum Design and Assessment for Learning

    Unit code: AET6002 | Study level: Postgraduate
    12
    (Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
    Footscray Park
    Online Self-Paced
    N/A
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    Overview

    This unit takes a learner-focussed approach to studying and evaluating course design, specifically focusing on contemporary approaches to curriculum and assessment. Assessment strategies are introduced as an integral component of course and unit design that fosters student learning. Participants evaluate contemporary curriculum models including models suitable for intensive modes of study including the VU Block mode, and their operationalisation within national and institutional contexts with their relevance to specific cohorts and learning outcomes. The unit’s social-constructivist instructional approach is focused on authentic experiential learning. Via technology moderated experiential opportunities, the unit offers a learner-focused, highly collaborative learning and assessment process. Through the unit's authentic assessment tasks, participants interrogate their own curriculum and assessment practices and propose evidence-based adjustments with consideration of implementation constraints and institutional settings. This unit is delivered in an intensive mode of study over a four week period.

    Learning Outcomes

    On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

    1. Evaluate curriculum designs to recommend approaches relevant to diverse learning needs;
    2. Make connections between practice and current theories and research on curriculum development and assessment design to prepare recommendations for change;
    3. Apply systematic curriculum design processes and principles of alignment to learning goals, teaching and learning activities, and assessment tasks for effective learning; and
    4. Design assessment that identifies and reports student learning, provides feedback to students about their learning and informs further learning.
    5. Communicate improvement-oriented feedback in a professional and respectful manner.

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    Assessment

    For Melbourne campuses

    Assessment type: Review
    |
    Grade: 15%
    Recognising/identifying assessment challenges
    Assessment type: Exercise
    |
    Grade: 20%
    Justifying curriculum alignment
    Assessment type: Assignment
    |
    Grade: 50%
    Assessing student learning
    Assessment type: Review
    |
    Grade: 15%
    Professional communication and peer feedback

    Required reading

    Nil.

    As part of a course

    This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.

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