Open University Learning Design Initiative
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Open University Learning Design Initiative
Streams of activity
• Curriculum design process mapping
• Visualisation and representation
• Collaboration
• Training and support
Process mapping• Reviewing the formal institutional processes• Identifying ‘touch-points’• Exploring informal processes• Mapping tools, resources and methodologies
against ‘touch-points’
Programme Committee(s) new
and existing Award/Course/Pack
Review (See 2)
Faculty Curriculum Plan
8/7/2009
1 Institutional Curriculum Design - DRAFT
University Plan
Curriculum and Awards Office, Strategy Unit
Learning and Teaching,
Strategy Unit
Equality and Diversity Office
IET Student Statistics
MarketingFaculty Strategic
Planning
Unit Strategy Statement
Market Assessment Data
Primary input to the Curriculum Plan
Curriculum and Awards Strategy
Learning and Teaching Strategy ( Middle Tier Plan)
Equality, Diversity and Accessibility
GuidanceStudent Statistics
University Planning
Provides detail below Unit Strategy StatementComprises:1 Curriculum2 Learning and Teaching3 Research4 Staffing
Inputs to Curriculum Planning
Start of 1
Update PLANETstatus
Faculty Curriculum Planning
Extract REP01 for curriculum review
Update to A5 or A6 PLANET status
Annual Review
Review against:Market evidence for new courses/programmesFit with University strategyLevel of resources
Update
June annually
To 10: Stage Gate 3 for Courses
Annual spring review
IterativeUpdates
2009 Strategic Statement is superseded by the Faculty Action Plan
Approval by Faculty of Plan
Faculty Curriculum Manager submits
A3 and A4 PLANET status
Courses
Annual spring review
Update PLANET Status
PLANET
Autumn:Market EvidenceUniversity Strategic FitResources
Approval by CAVC
Curriculum Awards and Validation
Committee Review
Iterative
Rigorous review of Awards, Course and Packs having passed Stage Gate Two: Business Appraisal
Awards Committee
Approval by Awards
Committee
Award
To 8: Stage Gate 3 for Awards
Iterative
Curriculum Product Strategy
(CAO, SU)
Advisory supportFor new developments
FELSHSCArtsMCTScienceSocial ScienceOUBSIET
Strategic Planning and Resources
Committee
OU Futures (Organisational
Strategy)
Faculty/ CAU Unit Plan (Curriculum
Plan Tables)
Faculty review of Plan
Five year plan to correspond with OU Futures
Faculty/CAU Unit Planning
Includes
Agreement by CAU to include
new Award/Course/Pack in
Curriculum Plan
The Curriculum and Awards Office co-ordinates the development of the University’s curriculum strategy and maintains and applies policies on the award of degrees and qualifications
Visualisation• To support effective
design
• Identifying key requirements at different levels
• Integrating design advice and support at key points in the process
• Key part of informal process
• Sharing best practice
• Ideas, support and advice
• Enhancing professional knowledge
Collaboration
Cloudworks
Toolbox• Bringing together tools, resources and
frameworks developed over a number of years across projects
• Mapped to ‘touch-points’ and gaps identified• Supporting advice and guidance• Trialled across a range of teaching and learning
environments
LD Toolbox
Training and support• Activities graded
introductory, intermediate and advanced
• 4 interventions offered (independent, peer support, events, side-by-side mentoring)
• Co-creative approach to ensure relevance and uptake
Next Steps
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