Refreshing the Curriculum
Refreshing the curriculum is a series of workshops and events to support key staff developing curriculum within the new undergraduate modular scheme at Bath Spa University
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(updated 16 December 2008)
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(updated 16 December 2008)
Taking place on Monday afternoons throughout semester one of the 2008/9 academic year, a programme of ten workshops, several ‘curriculum cafés’, and a half-day ‘employability’ event will help department heads and subject and programme leaders (or their representatives) to learn more about recent research and developments in curriculum design, ranging from assessment, creativity, and enquiry-based learning to PDP, enterprise, and blended learning.
Workshops will be led by nationally-recognised guest speakers who will draw on their knowledge and experiences, as well as those of BSU staff, to generate discussion and help staff address some of the key challenges of improving students’ learning experiences and outcomes.
Curriculum Cafes will be facilitated by members of the undergraduate modular scheme working group, available to offer advice and guidance. These open sessions will provide staff with opportunities to reflect on workshops and share ideas, plans and progress with colleagues from other disciplines.
The 1812 Group reconvenes one year on, providing all staff with a further opportunity to share progress and discover the wealth of activity being undertaken internally, across the University, and externally in the realm of employability, enterprise and entrepreneurship.
The schedule
- Monday 13 October 2008, 12-2pm, MH.G15
Modern programme design
James Wisdom, Independent Educational Consultant
- Monday 20 October 2008, 12-2pm, MH.G15
Improving programme assessment
James Wisdom, Independent Educational Consultant - Monday 27 October 2008, 2-4pm, MH.111
Enhancing creativity in the curriculum
Norman Jackson, University of Surrey - Monday 3 November 2008, 2-4pm, MH.111
Student development through PDP
Janet Strivens, Centre for Recording Achievement - Monday 10 November 2008, 2-4pm, MH.111
Education for sustainable development
Stephen Sterling, University of Plymouth - Monday 17 November 2008, 3-5pm, MH.G15
Mainstreaming research and enquiry through the Curriculum
Mick Healey, University of Gloucestershire - Monday 24 November 2008, 3-5pm, MH.G15
Developing blended learning
Stephen Bostock, Keele University - Monday 1 December 2008, 2-4pm, MH.111
Problem-based learning in the curriculum
Maggi Savin-Baden, Coventry University - Monday 8 December 2008, 2-4pm, MH.111
Curriculum Café 1: Assessment in Practice
Discussions on a range of assessment issues from policy/regulations and weighting to timing and feedback. - Thursday 18 December 2008, 9.30am-1pm, @Moreton
The 1812 Group re-visited
Share and discover the latest developments in employability. - Monday 12 January 2009, 2-4pm, MH.111
Enterprise in the curriculum
Alison Price, National Council for Graduate Entrepreneurship - Monday 19 January 2009, 2-4pm, MH.111
Curriculum Café 2
Reflections on earlier sessions plus guidance on the new modular scheme - Monday 26 January 2009, 2-4pm, MH.111
Bringing it all together
Paul Hyland, Bath Spa University
The booking form below should be completed by your subject/programme leader. However, if you would like to attend a session on which a colleague from your subject/programme is already booked, additional places may be available. Register your interest by e-mailing refreshing@bathspa.ac.uk with details of the workshop you would like to attend.
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