JISC

Overview Project Final Report

This project will be focused on the design, validation and delivery of a 20 credit level 6 option module ‘Environment, Poverty and Health’ (EPH) that will be offered to students on the parent course – BSc Geography. The module will use course materials produced externally to the University, course materials currently being used at the University and specifically generated course materials. The first run of the module is intended to be September 2008.

Aims and objectives

The aims are to:

• Develop a module which will use repurposed content;
• Provide case study material and evidence which will identify issues addressed and barriers faced in the development and delivery process;
• Ensure that robust quality procedures are adhered to, including work plan monitoring;
• Use a reflective log approach to map and communicate progress;
• Draw out lessons for institutional policy and practice; Report on outcomes on completion of the project.

Project methodology

Carol Comer is the Project Manager and is responsible for the operation of the project. Derek France and Gill Millar will be responsible for the delivery of the module and the creation of some of the new material. Researchers, Paul Leighton and Alicia Venebles are responsible for the collection of material from other institutions and from within the University. The learning technologist will be responsible for the creation of the module for blended learning purposes.

Anticipated outputs and outcomes

The deliverables will include:

• A new Level 6 module specification
• Reuseable Content and learning design
• Evaluation report
• Evaluation of students’ experiences
• Evaluation of staff’s experiences

The outcomes will include

• Increased knowledge of the subject of Environment, Poverty and Health for the Geography students in the University
• Increased understanding of how re-useable objects are developed
• Dissemination of this knowledge both within and without the institution