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Implementing Systematic Curriculum Renewal

Implementing Systematic Curriculum Renewal. Professor Jeff Giddings Griffith Law School Brisbane Australia. Introduction. Systematic Curriculum Renewal The process is important Implementation is the hardest part What to expect Reflections Expanded version on Conference USB stick.

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Implementing Systematic Curriculum Renewal

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  1. Implementing Systematic Curriculum Renewal Professor Jeff Giddings Griffith Law School Brisbane Australia

  2. Introduction Systematic Curriculum Renewal • The process is important • Implementation is the hardest part • What to expect • Reflections • Expanded version on Conference USB stick

  3. Introduction Systematic Curriculum Renewal Understanding & managing expectations • Our students • Our universities – work-integrated learning, internationalisation • The profession – contrary relationship • The admission authorities – content focus

  4. Griffith Curriculum Review – Process • Conducted over 18 months • Substantial committee – choose carefully • Consultative approach • Focus on limiting workloads where possible

  5. Griffith Curriculum Review – Process • Consultations with students • Consultations with members of the profession

  6. Griffith Curriculum Review – Outcomes • Graduate attributes – Richard Johnstone’s presentation • 15 different attributes • Broad approach • How to best foster them? Think big and be patient

  7. Griffith Curriculum Review – Outcomes • More effective order & structure of core courses • New compulsory courses • Legal Research • Legal Writing • Transnational Law

  8. Griffith Curriculum Review – Outcomes • Incremental development of student knowledge in key areas – Vertical Subjects • Legal theory & interdisciplinarity • Group work • Ethics • Generic & legal skills • Internationalisation • Indigenous awareness

  9. Griffith Curriculum Review – Outcomes • Vertical Subjects • Linked coverage – building from year to year • Assessment items in core courses

  10. Example - Negotiation

  11. Implementing the Review 4 year process plus evaluation • Law School endorsement • University endorsement • Professional accreditation • You need to keep your Committee going

  12. Implementing the Review 4 year process plus evaluation • Transition arrangements • Multi-cohort courses • Get with the program! • Every team needs a pedant & an obsessive • University support & resources

  13. Implementing the Review 4 year process plus evaluation • Evaluation strategy • Vertical subject assessment • The hardest part of the process

  14. Implementing the Review Evaluation • Involvement of non-GLS evaluation expert • Did we do what we said we would? • What difference have the changes made? • Not easy in the midst of everything else

  15. Reflecting on Curriculum Renewal • Not as easy as it might seem • Expect the unexpected • Need leadership continuity • Dean • Committee

  16. Reflecting on Curriculum Renewal • You need a strong team – continuity is a key • Share the credit around – acknowledge supportive colleagues wherever possible • Build on & nurture what’s already working well

  17. Reflecting on Curriculum Renewal • Respond to all feedback • Work to persuade the sceptics • Focus on the home front

  18. Reflecting on Curriculum Renewal • Value of administrative staff continuity • ‘Hitting the Wall’ • Value in staying ahead of the field • Accept it wont all be perfect on Day One

  19. Reflecting on Curriculum Renewal • University valuing innovation but also moving on to other priorities • Change is uncomfortable • Forced change likely to be much worse

  20. Reflecting on Curriculum Renewal • Relationship of core & elective programs • Sequencing is very important • Assessment issues • Overassessment concerns – both students & staff • Student numbers

  21. Reflecting on Curriculum Renewal • Skills teaching - a key issue to address • Likely area of staff resistance • Need academic staff with expertise – often law schools don’t value such staff • Time-consuming but vital to our students & the profession

  22. Reflecting on Curriculum Renewal • Skills teaching - a key issue to address • Compromised by increased student numbers • Have we been too ambitious? • A loose fit rather than a straightjacket

  23. Systematic Curriculum Review An ongoing process • Life sentence or life cycle? • We are happy to talk further • Professor Jeff Giddings • J.Giddings@griffith.edu.au

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