Program design and implementation (CAS HEiE) - week 2
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DKS:Program design and implementation (CAS HEiE)
Week 2 - Elements of educational program design
- Interactive Class: Monday October 24: 17h00 - 19h15
- Interactive Class: Wednesday October 26: 17h00 - 19h15
- Public tutoring session: Friday October 28: 17h-19h
Needs analysis, competence framework and learning goal definition
- Presentation and discussion of a competency framework: https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/digcompedu/digcompedu-framework/digcompedu-proficiency-levels_en
- Competence map (hands-on Moodle)
Example of a simple competence map structure:
- Competencies are usually defined in terms of levels (at least three, otherwise you only will have "pass"/"fail")
- Competence levels are defined for each "topic" (dimension) that is part of the program. These can be well defined subject areas or transversal skills.
- Each topic is further divided into sub-topics (sub-dimensions)
In the following summary table, dimensions (also called "areas", "topics", "subject matters" are on one axis, levels on another. The cells then can be filled with description of the competence and other useful information, e.g. what should be observed, behaviorist sentences.
| Level of competency | Dimension 1 | Dimension 2 | Dimension 3 | Dimension ... | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sub-dimension 1.1 | sub dimension 1.2 | sub dimension 1.3 | 1 | 2 | 3.1 | 3.2 | x.y | x.y | |
| Level 1 | |||||||||
| Level 2 | |||||||||
| Level 3 | |||||||||
Program organisation
- Program structure (linked to the competence map)
- Program coordination and tutoring structure
Learner support and followup
- Global learner support (coaching, mentoring, advising, follow-up)
- Community building (-> Do profiles in Moodle, whatsapp, etc.)
Evaluation
Evaluation is a design factor or at least influences design
- Program and course evaluation (see also last module): Zaharias, P. (2004).
- Evaluation criteria, e.g. https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000382843
- Learning evaluation philosophy, policy and method
Certification
- accredited vs. micro-acreditations https://openbadges.org/
Assignments
Week 2 mini project
- Define a simple competency framework
- Map competencies to a program, i.e., a list of some courses
- Define learner support framework
- Suggest certification / collaboration with other institutions if appropriate.
Week 12 exchange
- Comment on the competency framework of two or more other participants. Make sure that everyone gets at least one feedback.
- Engage in discussion