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Measuring learning outcomes at the course and unit level: Development and implementation of electronic course and unit reports at the University of Tasmania
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Saunders, CI and Booth, S, Measuring learning outcomes at the course and unit level: Development and implementation of electronic course and unit reports at the University of Tasmania, Tertiary Education and Management Conference 2013 Refereed Papers, 15-18 September 2013, Hobart, pp. 145-155. ISBN 978-0-9808563-3-0 (2013) [Refereed Conference Paper]
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Abstract
The Australian higher education sector has recently l,lildergone significant changes in quality
assurance and standards. Universities are increasingly required to demonstrate student
achievement of learning outcomes at the course and unit level. In light of this, the University
of Tasmania has developed electronic Course and Unit Report templates through a
comprehensive consultation process across the university. The templates were subsequently
trialled with 10 courses and 36 units, providing an opportunity for the design and
functionality of the reports and the accessibility and functionality of the software to be tested
and reviewed. The trial highlighted the need for: fitness for purpose; alignment to other
university systems/databases; software compatibility; flexibility of access, and; a central
repository for all Course/Unit Coordinators. The reports provide a valid, standardised
approach to measure learning outcomes, map and evaluate the quality and performance, and
promote quality, consistency and transparency, of units and courses across the university.
Item Details
| Item Type: | Refereed Conference Paper |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | learning outcomes, course reporting, quality assurance, unit reporting |
| Research Division: | Education |
| Research Group: | Curriculum and pedagogy |
| Research Field: | Curriculum and pedagogy theory and development |
| Objective Division: | Education and Training |
| Objective Group: | Schools and learning environments |
| Objective Field: | Policies and development |
| UTAS Author: | Saunders, CI (Dr Cassie Saunders) |
| UTAS Author: | Booth, S (Dr Sara Booth) |
| ID Code: | 90833 |
| Year Published: | 2013 |
| Deposited By: | Academic Division |
| Deposited On: | 2014-04-28 |
| Last Modified: | 2017-11-13 |
| Downloads: | 0 |
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