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Title: A methodology for crossunit integration of new topics within an existing course structure
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A methodology for cross-unit integration of new
topics within an existing course structure
- Terry Koziniec (t.koziniec_at_murdoch.edu.au)
- Michael Dixon (mdixon_at_wirth.murdoch.edu.au)
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Reasons to integrate new technology curriculum
into existing units rather than introduce a new
unit
- Enables the new technology to be seen in context
with existing topics. - Opportunity to explore the technology at greater
depth by building on the existing topics - A new unit presents the following problems
- Bureaucratic delays while approval sought
- Staffing costs
- Disruption to existing unit structure
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Methodology
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Step 1 Obtain balanced view of appropriate
learning-objectives
- FROM
- Experience
- Text Books
- Government skills surveys and reports
- Industry consultation
- Industry and vendor certification exam objectives
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Step 2 Generate list of potential learning
objectivesStep 3 Filter list according to
goals and objectives of the education program
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Step 4 Categorise learning objectives
- Into
- Introductory or overview learning objectives or
topics - Standalone topics
- Advanced topics with dependencies or prerequisites
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Step 5 Determine new topic fit with existing
units.
- Introductory and overview topics must map to core
or area specific units. - If they cant then alternative delivery methods
must be sort for students who are undertaking
more advanced topics - Pre-recorded online introductory lecture one
possibility
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Step 6 Mapping exercise
- New topics are mapped to existing units using
rules for specific categories - Compromise between sequence and fit
- Not all technologies will fit Consequently some
new curricula / technology is not suited to
integration with existing units
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Conclusion
- Using the methodology can
- Reduce the likelihood of missing key learning
objectives. - Lead to more cohesive course and unit structures.
- Clarify the deliverables of the new curriculum
within an existing education program.
