Designing a Curriculum Aspiring Academics th 19 May

Designing a Curriculum Aspiring Academics th 19 May 2009 the basics David Mossley Centre Manager

Overview � The structure of UK Higher Education courses, modules and programmes: ◦ National Qualifications Framework ◦ Benchmark Statement ◦ Programme Specification � Linking teaching and research � Putting it together � Sharing ideas

National Qualifications Framework � From the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA): ◦ The framework for higher education qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (FHEQ) (2 nd ed. Aug 2008) ◦ The framework for qualifications of higher education institutions in Scotland � “The frameworks for higher education qualifications describe the achievement represented by higher education qualifications. They apply to degrees, diplomas, certificates and other academic awards granted by a higher education provider with degree awarding powers. ” � http: //www. qaa. ac. uk

Benchmark Statement(s) � “Subject benchmark statements set out expectations about standards of degrees in a range of subject areas. They describe what gives a discipline its coherence and identity, and define what can be expected of a graduate in terms of the abilities and skills needed to develop understanding or competence in the subject. ”

Thanks for taking part � Dr David Mossley ◦ Centre Manager ◦ Subject Centre for PRS Dept of Theology and RS University of Leeds LS 2 9 JT ◦ 0113 343 6745 ◦ david@prs. heacademy. ac. uk ◦ http: //prs. heacademy. ac. uk