010037 Course Design and Assessment
3cpSubject coordinator: Peter Kandlbinder
This subject aims to develop university teachers' ability to design courses and subjects that provide an environment for meaningful student learning in higher education. The subject looks at the context within which subjects and courses are developed and how course design policies shape the development of course goals and subject objectives. Participants in the subject develop an understanding of the principles of 'constructive alignment' (Biggs, 2003) as a method for achieving consistency between objectives assessment and teaching and learning activities. Participants relate the features of effective assessment to their own subject design, with attention to issues of equity, validity, the involvement of students in assessment choices, marking efficiencies, and the provision of effective feedback on student work. This subject enables university teachers to explore a range of methods for improving courses and subjects in order to ensure an effective learning environment for students.
2007 contribution for post-2004 Commonwealth-supported students: $249.88
2007 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $930.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.063
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2007 for Commonwealth-supported students who commenced after 2004 and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported students should consult the
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