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Contact Officer | Dean of Studies, Office of Teaching Quality |
Approval Date | 01/10/2004 |
Approval Authority | University Academic Board |
Date of Next Review | 01/12/2007 |
Modification History
Teaching and learning activities at QUT occur largely within the context of a set of courses which range in level from bachelor to doctoral, and at higher levels can be either coursework or research.
Each of the levels in the course profile (ie from bachelor to doctoral) will
conform to the guidelines, including learning outcome characteristics and pathways
as described in the Australian Qualifications Framework Implementation Handbook
(see
http://www.aqf.edu.au/implem.htm
).
Access to QUT's courses is via a range of articulation mechanisms which recognise
the diverse learning experiences of applicants. QUT's course provision strategy has more details of the nature of courses and of the linkages.
The pedagogy incorporates a number of characteristics including the following:
Student-centredness
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A principal aim is to facilitate student learning.
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Teaching approaches are student-centred and are characterised by flexibility in delivery and innovation.
- QUT has a particular aim for students' first year experience (see MOPP C/1.5).
Curriculum design
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The learning is founded on curriculum which incorporates clearly stated student learning outcomes.
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The curriculum design is integrated and links learning outcomes with the rationale and aims, the teaching approaches, assessment and resources.
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In particular, assessment (see MOPP
C/9.1
) is regarded as a valuable tool for facilitating learning.
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The learning outcomes include graduate capabilities (see MOPP
C/1.4
).
Learning environments
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The learning environment is as authentic as possible (ie modelled on real world applications) and, in particular, workplace experience is incorporated where possible in curriculum design.
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The learning environments take into account the diverse range of student backgrounds and approaches.
Teachers
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QUT's Teaching Capabilities Framework (see MOPP
C/7.8.1
) guides the effective development of practice in teaching.
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In particular, scholarly teaching and scholarship of teaching are valued, encouraged and supported through QUT's Teaching Capabilities Framework.
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Notwithstanding that QUT regards itself as a campus-based University, teaching approaches will explore the use of technology and on-line learning experiences as appropriate to the discipline and circumstance.
These principles are incorporated in various aspects of policy. In addition to the references above, a principal policy on curriculum design at the unit level is the unit outline proforma (see MOPP C/7.10 and
Appendix 10(d)
).
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Modification History
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Date |
Sections |
Source |
Details |
16.03.07 |
C/1.1 |
University Academic Board |
Updated policy to incorporate reference to the First Year Experience (endorsed by Teaching and Learning Committee 27.02.07) |
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01.10.04 |
C/1.1 |
University Academic Board |
New policy (endorsed by Teaching and Learning Committee 14.09.04); replaces former section C/1.1 Funding of teaching activities (now incorporated into G/1.1 Financial management) |
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