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Implementing Systematic Curriculum Renewal. Professor Jeff Giddings Griffith Law School Brisbane Australia. Introduction. Systematic Curriculum Renewal The process is important Implementation is the hardest part What to expect Reflections Expanded version on Conference USB stick. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Implementing Systematic Curriculum Renewal
Professor Jeff GiddingsGriffith Law SchoolBrisbane Australia
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Introduction
Systematic Curriculum Renewal– The process is important
– Implementation is the hardest part
– What to expect
– Reflections
– Expanded version on Conference USB stick
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Introduction
Systematic Curriculum Renewal Understanding & managing expectations
• Our students • Our universities – work-integrated learning,
internationalisation• The profession – contrary relationship• The admission authorities – content focus
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Griffith Curriculum Review – Process
• Conducted over 18 months• Substantial committee – choose carefully• Consultative approach• Focus on limiting workloads where possible
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Griffith Curriculum Review – Process
• Consultations with students• Consultations with members of the profession
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Griffith Curriculum Review – Outcomes
• Graduate attributes – Richard Johnstone’s presentation– 15 different attributes– Broad approach– How to best foster them? Think big and be patient
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Griffith Curriculum Review – Outcomes
• More effective order & structure of core courses• New compulsory courses
– Legal Research– Legal Writing– Transnational Law
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Griffith Curriculum Review – Outcomes
• Incremental development of student knowledge in key areas – Vertical Subjects– Legal theory & interdisciplinarity– Group work– Ethics– Generic & legal skills– Internationalisation– Indigenous awareness
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Griffith Curriculum Review – Outcomes
• Vertical Subjects– Linked coverage – building from year to year– Assessment items in core courses
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Example - NegotiationProperty 3Simulated negotiation then de-briefClass discuss outcomes & process
Practice leading to working knowledge, effective decision-making, understand need to keep learning
Property 2Preparation processClient interests, strategy choice &
Ethical dimensions,Context, strategy, structure
ContractIntro readingsClass discussionVideo
ethical dimensions Understanding of process & its importance
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Implementing the Review
4 year process plus evaluation• Law School endorsement• University endorsement • Professional accreditation• You need to keep your Committee going
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Implementing the Review
4 year process plus evaluation• Transition arrangements
– Multi-cohort courses – Get with the program!
• Every team needs a pedant & an obsessive• University support & resources
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Implementing the Review
4 year process plus evaluation• Evaluation strategy • Vertical subject assessment• The hardest part of the process
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Implementing the Review
Evaluation• Involvement of non-GLS evaluation expert• Did we do what we said we would?• What difference have the changes made?
• Not easy in the midst of everything else
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Reflecting on Curriculum Renewal• Not as easy as it might seem• Expect the unexpected• Need leadership continuity
– Dean– Committee
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Reflecting on Curriculum Renewal• You need a strong team – continuity is a key• Share the credit around – acknowledge supportive
colleagues wherever possible• Build on & nurture what’s already working well
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Reflecting on Curriculum Renewal• Respond to all feedback• Work to persuade the sceptics • Focus on the home front
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Reflecting on Curriculum Renewal• Value of administrative staff continuity• ‘Hitting the Wall’• Value in staying ahead of the field• Accept it wont all be perfect on Day One
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Reflecting on Curriculum Renewal
• University valuing innovation but also moving on to other priorities
• Change is uncomfortable• Forced change likely to be much worse
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Reflecting on Curriculum Renewal
• Relationship of core & elective programs– Sequencing is very important
• Assessment issues– Overassessment concerns – both students & staff– Student numbers
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Reflecting on Curriculum Renewal
• Skills teaching - a key issue to address– Likely area of staff resistance
– Need academic staff with expertise – often law schools don’t value such staff
– Time-consuming but vital to our students & the profession
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Reflecting on Curriculum Renewal
• Skills teaching - a key issue to address– Compromised by increased student numbers
– Have we been too ambitious?
– A loose fit rather than a straightjacket
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Systematic Curriculum Review
An ongoing process• Life sentence or life cycle?• We are happy to talk further• Professor Jeff Giddings• [email protected]