curriculum reform bryan macgregor cathy macaslan
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Curriculum Reform
Bryan MacGregor Cathy Macaslan
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1. Aims of the Reform
• Message from the Principal: Curriculum Reform (2 October 2007)
• ‘a debate on the nature and purpose of our curriculum’
• ‘a real conceptualisation of our intellectual vision’
• ‘a rigorous and wide ranging debate, that contributes to a wider process of gathering evidence, both internally and externally’
• ‘to define a curriculum that is right for this University, but one which we are equally confident will be fit for the world of the next decade if not longer’
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2. The Commission and its Groups
CURRICULUM REFORM COMMISSION
STEERING GROUP
STUDENT EXPERIENCE GROUP
RESEARCH GROUP
BUSINESS, INDUSTRY AND PROFESSIONS GROUP
RESOURCES GROUP
IMPLEMENTATION GROUP
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3. Remit of the Commission
• To review and make proposals for the reform of our education objectives, programme structures and curriculum content, with a view to developing a high quality and distinctive educational experience for undergraduate and postgraduate students at the University of Aberdeen, which takes account of developing international approaches.
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4. Commission Membership
• Bryan MacGregor and Cathy Macaslan
• Two promoted members of academic staff from each College
• One non promoted member of academic staff from each College
• Three Directors of Teaching & Learning
• Three Directors of Graduate Schools
• Three nominees of the Senate
• One nominee of the University Secretary
• Three nominees of the Students’ Association
• Three external experts nominated by the Principal and the SVP
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5. Remit of the Steering Group
• To make recommendations on the requirements for core knowledge and skills for graduates, in terms of:
• Depth and breadth, to prepare students for citizenship
• Depth and breadth, to prepare students for personal development
• Depth and breadth, to prepare students for employment
• Employment-related content
• The number and types of degree programmes
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6. Steering Group Membership
• Bryan MacGregor (Chair) and Cathy Macaslan
• One member of each College
• One nominee of the Senate
• One nominee of the Principal and SVP
• One nominee of the University Secretary
• One nominee of the Students’ Association
• Chair, Business, Industry and Professions Group
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7. Remit of Student Experience Group
• To make recommendations on:
• Entry qualifications for all levels
• Routes into, through and from the programmes, including non-standard entry, widening access, part-time and flexible participation, placements and study abroad
• Appropriate modes of delivery
• The provision of student support required to implement the proposed changes
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8. Student Experience Group Membership
• Cathy Macaslan (Chair)
• One member of each College
• Three Directors of Teaching and Learning
• Three Directors of Graduate Schools
• One nominee of the Registry
• One nominee of the CLT
• Three nominees of the Students’ Association
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9. Remits - 1
• Research Group • To make recommendations on:
• The appropriateness and form of research-led teaching at different levels
• The requirements for core knowledge and skills, in terms of research training
• Business, Industry and Professions Group• To make recommendations on:
• Employment-related curriculum content
• Professional requirements
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10. Memberships - 1
• Research Group• VP Research and Commercialisation
• Three College Directors of Research
• One member of each College
• One nominee of the Students’ Association
• Two representatives of QAA National Enhancement themes
• Business, Industry and Professions Group• VP Research and Commercialisation
• One member of each College
• One representative of each professionally-accredited degree
• One nominee of the Students’ Association
•One nominee from the Careers Service
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11. Remits - 2
• Resources Group• To make recommendations on:
• Staffing and workload implications
• Facilities requirements
• Income and costs consequences
• Implementation Group• To make recommendations on the transitional arrangements from the
current to the proposed structures, and to manage the implementation and make regular reports to the Commission.
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12. Memberships - 2
• Resources Group• One non academic member of the JPFEC
• One academic member of the JPFEC
• One member of each College
• One nominee each from Finance, Estates, IT, Library, Planning
• Implementation Group• Chairs of other Groups
• One member of each College
• Two nominees of the Student Association
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13. Consultation and Communication
• Initial open meetings
• Subsequent open meetings
• Commission meetings open to all staff
• Steering Group meetings open (but limited space)
• Website; blogs; discussion boards
• E-mails
• Reports
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14. Hearings
• Invitations to all staff (individuals, informal groups, formal groups) to submit short papers
• Papers placed on the website
• Invitations to make presentations to the Steering Group and answer questions
• Internal and external hearings
• Full day every week during term
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15. Schedule
• Year 1: Consultation and proposal• October - Initial meetings
• November – Commission and Steering Group meetings start; internal Hearings start
• November onwards – other Groups start to meet as appropriate
• January onwards – fact finding trips to other universities
• February/March - External hearings start
• Commission reports within 12 months
• Year 2: Prepare for implementation
• Year 3: Begin implementation
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16. … and …Wise Counsel
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17. … finally – The Magi.