developing the future academic strategy: progress to date

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Developing the future academic strategy: progress to date


21st century curriculum

Critical attributes• interdisciplinary• project based• research driven• local, national & global

connectivity• collaborative

Incorporates• higher order thinking

skills• multiple intelligences• technology &

multimedia• multiple literacies of the

21st century• deep learning &

authentic assessment• service learning


Characteristics required by 21st Century students (Land, 2009)

• critical understanding • disciplinary currency• provisionality (knowledge,

situations)• contingency (knowledge,

situations)• problem formulation• problem analysis and resolution• evaluation• evidence-based solutions • argumentation• deriving meaning from complexity• modes of enquiry

informed judgement

advanced techniques

independence

learner responsibility

creativity

critical values – ethical – social – cultural – environmental

wider professional conduct– contextual ‘savviness’– political astuteness


Working with partners: Local, national and international (education, research & business)

STUDENTS

ALUMNI

INTERNAL EXTERNAL

All CampusesIWBLServices (MU)Schools (MU)Schools (local)NHSIBM et alViridianChartwells

Alumni Network

ApplicantsProspective studentsParents

BusinessesIndustryFEC’sPrivate providersPSRB’sResearch Councils / CharitiesKnowledge TransferSchoolsOther HEI’sCommunityNHS/Public SectorEnd users


A partnership driven curriculum

Creative:

- research/evidenced based, employer informed curriculum

- knowledge & practice fusion

- consultancy & change management

- enterprise

Authentic- professional practice and awards (advanced diploma; HNDs)- work based/place learning/community learning- key account manager- accreditation and apprenticeships

Flexible

- modes

- technology supported learning

- module credits and structure

developing the future academic strategy: progress to date

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