1. Challenges (and Triumphs) of Module Development
The Case of Academic Skills (Level 4)!
Christopher Kerry – Lecturer in Innovation and Strategy

2. The Big Picture… 7.6 Cambridge 2014/5 2015/6 2016/7 MES Score 8.8 8.2
2014/5
2015/6
2016/7
MES Score
8.8
8.2
7.6
1st Attempt Pass Rate
88.1%
82.5%
84%
Overall Pass Rate
92%
86.5%
91.7%
Average Mark 62 59 61

3. What did I do? Redesigned Lectures and Seminars
Active Learning
Quizzes
Questionnaires
Class Debates
Brochure
TBL
Infographic
e-Portfolio
Library sessions
‘Structured’ Student Managed Learning tasks
Each week students performed online tasks related to the week’s lecture and seminars.
Changed Assessment
Linked ‘Student Managed Learning Tasks’ with Assessment through the development and presentation of a ‘Student Survival Guide’

4. Impact

5. Upon Reflection… Challenges Triumphs
You are only as good as your module team!
Must link all learning with assessment (particularly in later weeks)
Perception management
‘Engagement’ tail-off
Triumphs
Decentralisation works (to a degree)
Canvas
All presentation groups submitted ‘Student Survival Guides’ despite it not being formally marked.
Student satisfaction

6. Any Questions?
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