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Who we are

“ Defining, translating and assessing learning outcomes “ Course in the framework of the Summer School 2013, Koblenz. Who we are. QANU - Quality Assurance Netherlands Universities , Barbara van Balen; http://www.qanu.nl/en World University Service (WUS) Austria ,

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Who we are

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  1. “Defining, translating and assessing learning outcomes “Course in the framework of the Summer School 2013, Koblenz

  2. Who we are QANU - Quality Assurance Netherlands Universities, Barbara van Balen; http://www.qanu.nl/en World University Service (WUS) Austria, Veronika Nitsche and Michaela Handke; www.wus-austria.org

  3. Contents This course gives an introduction on how to develop learning outcomes, considering international academic and professional requirements. Main topics: • Development of study programmes relevant to the professional field • How to write learning outcomes • Modularisation of programmes • Designing curricula/syllabi based on learning outcomes • Correct usage of ECTS/assessment of course workload • Linking learning outcomes to teaching and learning activities and assessment

  4. Learning outcomes (acquired competences) By the end of this course, participants are able to: • Define the requirements set by academics and professionals in the field; • Formulate solid and meaningful intended learning outcomes; • Identify the requirements of the labor market in the frame of curriculum development; • Design effective syllabi/curricula; • Identify different learning outcomes in a program, and identify possible points for improvement; • Calculate and use ECTS; • Prepare and analyze learning activities from (1) a learner´s perspective and (2) from the perspective of a potential employer; • Link learning outcomes to teaching and learning activities, and to the assessment methods; • Make learning outcomes testable; • Develop a test plan in line with the learning outcomes.

  5. Course parameters • 16 hours of lectures (plus preparation) • 1 ECTS • Language: English

  6. Examination • 2 grades: pass/fail • In order to pass a participant has to attend min. 75% of the course and write a short essay

  7. Dates and course programme • 02/07/2013, 10:15 – 15:45 • 03/07/2013, 14:15 – 17:45 • 04/07/2013, 14:15 – 17:45 • 05/07/2013, 10:15 – 15:45

  8. Literature Declan Kennedy, Áine Hyland, Norma Ryan: “Writing and using learning outcomes: a practical guide”, article C 3.4-1 in Eric Froment, Jürgen Kohler, Lewis Purser and Lesley Wilson (eds.): EUA Bologna Handbook – Making Bologna Work (Berlin 2006: RaabeVerlag) (available on line) Marjorie Devine & NevartYaghlian: Test Construction Manual, Construction of Objective Tests. http://www.cte.cornell.edu/documents/Test%20Construction%20Manual.pdf Eberly Center: Design your course. http://www.cmu.edu/teaching/designteach/design/index.html John Biggs: ‘Aligning teaching and assesing to course objectives.’ Teaching and Learning in Higher Education: New Trends and Innovations. University of Aveiro, 2003. (pdf available on line)

  9. Your expectations for the course? • About yourself and your expectations for the course. • What are the current challenges in higher education (HE) in your home country? • Which challenges are tackled by the project you are participating in?

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