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DSE Forum 5 March 2014 Leeds Curriculum update Karen Llewellyn

DSE Forum 5 March 2014 Leeds Curriculum update Karen Llewellyn. Leeds Curriculum – developments. Achieved... Core Programme Threads (CPT) & Research-based Learning (RBL) evidenced in AHCs 2014 Guidelines for Final Year Project (FYP) compulsory for all UGs from 2014/15

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DSE Forum 5 March 2014 Leeds Curriculum update Karen Llewellyn

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  1. DSE Forum 5 March 2014 Leeds Curriculum updateKaren Llewellyn

  2. Leeds Curriculum – developments Achieved... • Core Programme Threads (CPT) & Research-based Learning(RBL) evidenced in AHCs 2014 • Guidelines for Final Year Project (FYP) compulsory for all UGs from 2014/15 - now approved by the Project Board & ready for implementation

  3. Leeds Curriculum – developments In the pipeline... Broadening • Discovery Themes Website for 2014/15 entry - available for staff to use 1 July & going live for students in September • Discovery Themes Fair planned during Intro week - 24 September in the Great Hall

  4. Leeds Curriculum – developments Marketing & Communications • Leeds Curriculum brochure developed for external agencies eg other universities & employers • DSEs invited to contribute to good news stories/case studies aimed at staff, prospective students, website; illustrating CPT, RBL & Broadening / Discovery Themes

  5. and now... Leeds CurriculumDiscovery Theme Leaders

  6. Leeds Curriculum – Discovery Themes What have we been doing? • Developing the academic vision of the Discovery Themes • Identification of sub-themes and potential pathways through the Themes to aid student choice • Grouping all current electives(soon to be discovery modules) into Themes and sub-themes • Establishing cross-disciplinary staff networks to help develop the Themes

  7. Leeds Curriculum – Discovery Themes What have we been doing? • Developing new discovery modules • To ensure there is sufficient progression for students through Themes and sub-themes • To provide an introduction to a Theme or sub-theme • To provide exciting ‘showcase’ modules which enhance and promote a Theme • To provide more choice & flexibility for students • To explore innovative delivery and assessment methods • To engage staff across campus who are interested in extending existing provision

  8. Introduction to creating sustainable futures (SOEE1610) • Level 1 (repeat Sem 1 & 2) • Online delivery with workshops & fieldwork • Environmental, social and economic issues facing society. • Potential solutions to sustainability problems. • Skills for sustainable futures including multi-disciplinarity and managing change. • Interdisciplinary work through workshops and practical work. curriculum.leeds.ac.uk

  9. Digital Literacy Pathway(Rafe Hallett, PPD) The Digital Student Introducing students to digital scholarship and identity at University New: Level 1, 20 credits The Digital Professional Developing students digital presence for personal and professional success New: Level 2, 20 credits Citizen Media Existing ICS module, raising debates about digital communities, networks and cultures Level 3, 20 credits curriculum.leeds.ac.uk

  10. Other new Discovery modules • Exploring the Sciences: • Level 1 module, tackling • real-world scientific controversies • Technology and its Impacts: • Level 2 module based on researching • and curating objects in Leeds History • of Science museum • Enterprise and Innovation: • Interdisciplinary modules on creativity • & innovation and prototyping curriculum.leeds.ac.uk

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