Building the curriculum in higher education: a conceptual framework
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In need for a common language and a tool stimulating a more holistic and longterm approach to curriculum development the Academic Development Unit of the KU Leuven developed a conceptual scheme to be used as a mindmap by all stakeholders working on curricula. Key concepts underpinning various views on curriculum development were identified from literature. Next different conceptions on curriculum design were evaluated against a set of usability characteristics resulting in the identification and visualisation of key elements describing the curriculum as a whole and the relationships between them. The scheme essentially emphasizes coherence and consistency between courses of a curriculum. Four quality circles represent several pathways to design, revise or evaluate the curriculum. The use of the scheme was evaluated in training sessions with program leaders and educational developers. The results indicate that the scheme is a useful tool to gain full insight in the complexity of the curriculum.
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