Module And Programme Development Handbook, The: Practical Gde

Description: This book shows how to design and develop educational programmes that are linked, logical and successful. The Module and Programme Development Handbook provides clear, step-by-step guidance on the processes involved in the proper design and development of educational modules and programmes. It shows how to develop courses that successfully meet quality and assessment criteria (including those set by the Quality Assurance Agency), and provides a route map through the various elements involved. It will be particularly useful for course developers and administrators, individual teachers as well as those involved in staff or educational development. The handbook shows how to design modules with clearly defined levels that account for assessment, outcomes and quality criteria, and which meet standard teaching and learning expectations. Developed to be accessible, straightforward, systematic and practically focussed, it is illustrated throughout with clear examples and concise summaries. Key features include: *clear, simple guidance on developing a module *understanding levels and level descriptors *setting aims and learning outcomes *developing assessment methods and criteria *devising teaching strategies *staff development activities *guidance on programme specification The Module and Programme Development Handbook will be an essential working guide for everyone involved in designing, developing, teaching, administering or assessing courses. Table of Contents: Part 1 Introduction - developing an outcomes basis for module development: Introduction; The development of the ideas of programme structure; The situation now; General introduction to the book; Some notes on the use of words. Part 2 A map of module devel Author Biography: Jennifer Moon is Staff Development Officer at the University of Exeter and an experienced course leader in both education and professional training. A leading expert on reflective learning techniques, she has worked in all stages of education, professional development and counselling. She is author of a number of other publications, including Reflection in Learning and Professional Development and Short Courses and Workshops, also published by Kogan Page.