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The Resource Library contains a collection of higher education learning and teaching materials flowing from projects funded by the Commonwealth of Australia including those from the Australian Learning and Teaching Council.

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13 resources found.

Report on the Proposals and Expressions of Interest from the First Call for Priority Projects under the ‘Curriculum Renewal’ Priority, 2008

Owen Hicks
2009
Consultant Report Download Document (58.86 KB)

Design based curriculum reform within engineering education

Carl Reidsema, Rosalie Goldsmith
The University of New South Wales
2011
The University of New South Wales
Queensland University of Technology, The University of Melbourne, The University of Queensland, The University of Sydney
Download Document (614.72 KB)

Keeping cool: Embedding resilience in the initial teacher education curriculum

Caroline Mansfield , Anne Price, Andrew McConney, Susan Beltman, Lina Pelliccione, Marold Wosnitza
Murdoch University
2012
Murdoch University
Curtin University
Final Report Download Document (2.11 MB)
http://www.keepingcool.edu.au

Embedding and sustaining leadership development for course coordinators through tailored support during curriculum review

Robyn Lines, Neil Trivett, Natalie Brown, Kristin Warr, Jason Flello, Peter Kandlbinder, Jo McKenzie
University of Tasmania
2011
University of Tasmania
University of Ballarat, University of Technology, Sydney
Final Report Download Document (1.32 MB)
Evaluation Report Download Document (1.32 MB)
http://leadingcurriculumchange.com

Facilitating work integrated learning (WIL) through skills-enabled e-portfolios in construction and nursing

Anthony Williams, Catharine Simmons, Tracy Levett-Jones, William Sher, Lynette Bowen
The University of Newcastle
2012
The University of Newcastle
Avondale College, RMIT University, University of Western Sydney
Final Report Download Document (6.06 MB)
http://www.olt.gov.au/project-facilitating-wil-eportfolios-uon-2009

Re-conceptualising and re-positioning Australian library and information science education for the twenty-first century

Helen Partridge
Queensland University of Technology
2011
Queensland University of Technology
Charles Sturt University, Curtin University of Technology, Edith Cowan University, Monash University, RMIT University, University of Canberra, University of South Australia, University of Tasmania, University of Technology, Sydney, Victoria University
Final Report Download Document (2.42 MB)
http://www.liseducation.org.au

Good Practice Report: Curriculum renewal

Bhuva Narayan, Sylvia Edwards
Australian Learning and Teaching Council Limited
2011
Australian Learning and Teaching Council Limited

This good practice report, commissioned by the ALTC, provides a summative evaluation of useful outcomes and good practices from ALTC projects and fellowships on curriculum renewal. The report contains:

  • a summative evaluation of the good practices and key outcomes for teaching and learning from completed ALTC projects and fellowships
  • a literature review of the good practices and key outcomes for teaching and learning from national and international research
  • the proposed outcomes and resources for teaching and learning which will be produced by current incomplete ALTC projects and fellowships
  • identifies areas in which further work or development are appropriate.
ALTC Good Practice Report Download Document (990.05 KB)

Taking clinical psychology postgraduate training into the next decade: aligning competencies to the curriculum

Nancy Pachana, Kate Sofronoff, Andrew Baillie, Kim Halford, Edward Helmes, Gregory Murray, Analise O’Donovan
Swinburne University of Technology
2011
Swinburne University of Technology
The University of Queensland
Final report Download Document (744.74 KB)

Outcomes-based planning, graduated descriptors and quality indicators for pharmacy experiential placements

Susanne Owen, Ieva Stupans, Greg Ryan, Leigh M. McKauge, Jim Woulfe
University of South Australia
2011
University of South Australia

Outcomes from the project include: seventeen experiential learning and assessment tasks published within an online central repository website, the development and trialling of a competency graduated descriptors tool, and a quality indicators framework  indicating stakeholder responsibilities and pre-placement during placement and post placement aspects.  The online repository is available at the project website.

The University of Queensland, The University of Sydney
Final Report Download Document (2.15 MB)
http://peld.altc.edu.au/

Curriculum specification and support systems for engineering education that address revised qualification standards

Elizabeth Godfrey, Robin King
University of Technology, Sydney
2011
University of Technology, Sydney

Recommendations are made on reducing attrition in areas of admissions processes, curriculum change, bridging pathways, peer-mentoring, and active learning. Other project themes included the development of workshops to support engineering academics, the revision of Engineers Australia‘s competency standards for the three accredited engineering qualifications, and a review of pathways and access to engineering qualifications. Five leaflets address key issues from the report.

Australian Council of Engineering Deans, CQUniversity, Engineers Australia, The University of Melbourne, The University of Queensland, University of South Australia
Final Report Download Document (5.84 MB)
Access to engineering degrees for non school leavers Download Document (228.65 KB)
Indigenous students recruitment and retention Download Document (346.18 KB)
Maximising bachelor degree completions Download Document (214.34 KB)
Student cohort analysis and decision trees Download Document (233.62 KB)
Women in engineering education Download Document (200.58 KB)

Enhancing the student educational experience through school-based curriculum improvement leaders

Professor Jan Thomas, Rick Cummings, Renato Schibeci, Kate Lowe, Rob Phillips, Sue Roberts, Brenda Scott-Ladd
Murdoch University
2008
Murdoch University
Final Report Download Document (1.72 MB)
http://www.tlc.murdoch.edu.au/project/cilp/index.html

Development of distributed institutional leadership capacity in online learning and teaching project:

Associate Professor Paul Chesterton, Professor Patrick Duignan, Dr Emma Felton, Dr Karen Flowers, Associate Professor Pam Gibbons, Associate Professor Marj Horne, Associate Professor Theda Thomas, Dr Tony Koop
Australian Catholic University
2008
Australian Catholic University
Final report Download Document (115.83 KB)
Independant Report. Dr Tony Koop and Associates Download Document (141.55 KB)

Developing capacity to integrate IT into higher education teaching and learning

Stephen Marshall, Andrew Litchfield
Macquarie University
2000
Macquarie University
This is a final report for a 1997 Staff Development Grant funded by the Committee for University Teaching and Staff Development. The report details the objectives and outcomes of the project and provides justification and educational rationale for the project development. Publicised as e.learning@mq within the university.
Final report Download Document (52.27 KB)