Inspiring Curriculum Excellence
Transform future AI and data science graduates through the design and delivery of forward-thinking curriculum.
Duration
4 weeksWeekly study
3 hours
Inspiring Curriculum Excellence
Meet the needs and expectations of future students
This special edition of Inspiring Curriculum Excellence has been designed for courses which are part of the OfS-funded PG Conversion Course in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (AI & DS) Project.
This course introduces some of the contextual factors making curriculum transformation important and explores key themes and strategies related to raising the experience and outcomes of all students, as well as for achieving equality of student access and equity of experience and outcomes.
What topics will you cover?
- Future curriculum vision, rationale and intended outcomes
- The wider factors informing the need for curriculum transformation
- Achieving equality of student access and equity of experience and outcomes
- Developing students’ employability skills, providing active learning experiences and making assessment rewarding
- Supporting staff and student mental health and wellbeing
- Developing flexible learning pathways
Learning on this course
On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Investigate the rationale, context and intended outcomes of curriculum transformation
- Engage with strategies that can enhance equity, inclusion and attainment
- Explore learning and teaching methodologies that can meet the needs and expectations of future students
Who is the course for?
This course is mandatory for educators who will be designing courses as part of the OfS-funded PG Conversion Course in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science (DS) Project.
Who will you learn with?
I am a Professor of Higher Education and Director of Curriculum 2025 at Coventry University. I have a proven track record in higher education leadership, teaching and research.
I'm an Assistant Professor, Curriculum Change Lead for the Faculty of Business and Law at Coventry University. I'm interested in student belonging and inclusivity and flexible learning.
I work with the Curriculum 2025 course enhancement team, working with colleagues helping learning happen across all platforms and sites of Coventry University Group.
Who developed the course?
Coventry University
Coventry secured 5 QS Stars for Teaching and Online Learning in the QS World University Ranking 2020 and has received No. 1 in the world for Massive Open Online Courses in MoocLab’s World University Ranking 2021.
Established
1992Location
Coventry
Learning on FutureLearn
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- Learn through a mix of bite-sized videos, long- and short-form articles, audio, and practical activities
- Stay motivated by using the Progress page to keep track of your step completion and assessment scores
Join a global classroom
- Experience the power of social learning, and get inspired by an international network of learners
- Share ideas with your peers and course educators on every step of the course
- Join the conversation by reading, @ing, liking, bookmarking, and replying to comments from others
Map your progress
- As you work through the course, use notifications and the Progress page to guide your learning
- Whenever you’re ready, mark each step as complete, you’re in control
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