Constructive alignment (CA-2501)

The aim of the course is for the participant to be able to develop and quality assure courses within their own main field of study with the help of Constructive Alignment. In the course, participants are using Constructive Alignment practically for the development of a new or an existing course from their own everyday life. The work will be presented in an individually written report. This report will be discussed during a seminar.

 

Course objectives

After the course, the participants should be able to:

  1. Together with others discuss how teaching can be planned, implemented and evaluated through constructive alignment within their field, with support from current higher education pedagogical research
  2. Formulate intended learning outcomes, forms of examination and teaching activities that are relevant in relation to qualifications in their own field.
Course Literature
  • Biggs, J. B. & Tang, C. (2011). Teaching for quality learning at university: what the student does.Maidenhead: OpenUniversity Press.
  • Articles and sample materials are provided by the course leader.
Target Group
Teachers and doctoral students who wish to develop and document their competence in the field of basic pedagogical skills.
Schedule
  • 2025-01-16		13:15-15:00		Meeting 1
  • 2025-01-30		15:15-15:00		Meeting 2
  • 2025-02-13		13:15-15:00		Meeting 3
  • 2025-02-27		15:15-15:00		Meeting 4
  • 2025-03-13		08:15-17:00		Meeting 5
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Status: Open
Course period: 2025-01-16 - 2025-03-13
On campus
Hours of commitment: 40
Limit of enrollment: 24
Instructor(s):
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Mikael Svanberg