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Learner-Centred Course Design: A Role For Learner-Centred Models and Frameworks?
Learner-Centred Course Design: A Role For Learner-Centred Models and Frameworks?
Dr Alan Masson
Head of Technology Facilitated Learning
University of Ulster
Session overview
1. Introduction
2. Curriculum development issues
3. Viewpoints project overview
– Interactional based principles
– Overview of the workshop process
• Benefits of developed resources
• Benefits of the workshop format
• Q&A / discussion
Some drivers for change in course
design within HE (UK)
OR
Viewpoints Project Overview
Subject teams
•Away days – pedagogic focus workshops
Staff Development
•PGCHEP (Student Centred Learning module)
Students Union
•Development of a course / support environment for course reps
Benefits of Viewpoints approach
Outputs - valued by course teams
But also
•“It assists you to step back from the course/module you are
delivering and assessing if it is fit for purpose”
Quotable quotes…………
Social / communication benefits
E-mail: aj.masson@ulster.ac.uk