Explain the concept of constructive alignment and its role in student-centred curriculum design.
Teaching Excellence 2: Student-Centered Curriculum Design
Overview
Teaching Excellence 2: Student-Centered Curriculum Design
Teaching Excellence: Student-Centred Curriculum Design is a practical, outcomes-driven course designed for educators who aim to create engaging, student-centred learning experiences. This course equips instructors with essential tools to design curricula that align with clearly defined learning outcomes and incorporate active learning strategies.
Structured into three concise learning modules, the course explores key topics including: constructive alignment, writing effective learning outcomes, Bloom’s Taxonomy, and active learning methodologies.
Each module features dynamic video content, real-world interactive examples, and guided opportunities for immediate application.
Upon successful completion of this two-hour course, participants will receive a certificate of achievement and gain access to the exclusive eBook Teaching Excellence: Student-Centred Curriculum Design, enabling them to implement the concepts confidently in their own teaching practice.
Who is This Course For?
Exceptional career paths in adult education and training.
The career prospects for the course “Student-Centered Curriculum Design” are diverse, offering trainees the opportunity to advance their professional paths in the fields of education and training. Key opportunities include:
- Working as a curriculum designer or educational program developer within academic or training institutions.
- Joining academic development teams to align curricula with active learning strategies.
- Assuming supervisory or advisory roles in curriculum design and quality assurance in education.
- Developing specialised training programs focused on student-centered learning.
- Contributing to educational reform initiatives that require expertise in constructive alignment and results-oriented curriculum design.
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Teachers and lecturers in schools and universities who wish to improve their curriculum design to better align with learning outcomes.
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Instructional designers seeking to apply active learning principles and connect curricula to students’ interests and needs.
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Academic coordinators and program managers responsible for developing and evaluating academic curricula.
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Trainers in vocational or corporate training centers aiming to enhance the quality of their training content.
What You Learn
Knowledge
Graduates of this program will gain a strong foundation in:
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Introducing the Student-Centred Curriculum.
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Explain the meaning of constructive alignment.
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Recall the meaning of outcome-based teaching.
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Analyse existing curriculum and identify areas for greater constructive alignment.
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Creating Outcomes and Objectives.
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Identify the differences between course learning outcomes and learning objectives.
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Use Bloom's Taxonomy verbs to write effective learning outcomes and objectives.
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Modify learning outcomes to include Bloom's Taxonomy verbs and ensure clarity.
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Aligning Objectives and Activities.
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Recall the importance of defining clear course expectations early and often.
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Correctly apply knowledge of constructive alignment and clear outcomes and objectives.
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Recall strategies for incorporating practical skills into the aligned curriculum.
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Modify or develop existing learning outcomes that align with course activities.
Skills
This program equips learners with the ability to:
Distinguish between course-level learning outcomes and instructional objectives, and apply Bloom’s Taxonomy to write them effectively.
Use Bloom's Taxonomy verbs to formulate clear and measurable learning objectives.
Assess the alignment of current curricula with learning outcomes and active learning strategies.
Adjust learning outcomes to ensure they align with planned activities and predefined expectations.
Identify practical teaching strategies that support active learning and strengthen curriculum-student engagement.
Pre-requisites
Recommended for professionals engaged in adult education, training, or workforce development roles.
List of pre-requisites:
- A Bachelor's degree.
Assessment Strategy
At HBMSU, your learning journey is supported by a structured and transparent assessment process that ensures both quality and continuous improvement.
Assessment Methods
Final Exam
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