CURRICULUM REVISIONS
COVER PAPER – NEW BLENDED/DISTANCE LEARNING MODULE
1. DETAILS OF MODULE (ONE COVER PAPER PER MODULE) NB see note in red below re multiple proposals
PROPOSED MODULE TITLE:
(if you are proposing another module with the same module title alongside this submission please also
note here the level and credit volume of this proposed module)
FACULTY:
DEPARTMENT:
PROPOSER:
2. CHECKLIST TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO SUBMISSION:
YES
NO**
Have you attached to this form the completed New Module Approval Form?
Are the Faculty Learning and Teaching Adviser’s comments included?
Are the External Examiner’s comments included?
Will this module be added to an existing course?
If ‘yes’ please complete a Course Amendment Form and include it with your submission:
http://web.anglia.ac.uk/anet/academic/qad/curriculum_revisions.phtml
If the response to the above question is ‘yes’, you must complete and submit a revised version of
the learning outcome mapping exercise to reflect the addition of the new module(s). Is the
mapping included with your submission?
http://web.anglia.ac.uk/anet/academic/public/app1_mappingexercise1_los.xls
Has the Course Leader been consulted?*
Have you requested that the Head of Department send e-mail authorisation to the Academic
Office?*
Have you requested that the Dean send e-mail authorisation to the Academic Office?*
Have you considered the possible implications for other Faculties, Associate Colleges and
PSRBs? Have they been consulted/informed?
*E-mail authorisations to be sent to your Faculty Quality Assurance Office (FQAO).
** If you answer ‘NO’ to any question, please provide an explanation in the text box below.
NB If you are proposing multiple new modules for which the same rationale and supporting
information applies (e.g. several new modules within one course) please complete sections 3
to 9 below on one of the cover papers only – please note in box 3 below which cover paper
(state module title) contains the rationale and supporting information for the whole bundle.
Boxes 4 to 9 on the additional forms can then be deleted.
Boxes 10 to 12 must be completed for all proposals.
For advice or to submit completed forms please contact your Faculty Quality Assurance Officer
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3. RATIONALE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW BLENDED/DISTANCE LEARNING MODULE:
4. DELIVERY SYSTEM:
Please provide details of:
a) the rationale for the selection of the proposed delivery system (if outside the Anglia Ruskin VLE) including an
evaluation of its reliability and its fitness for purpose in relation to the subject matter
b) contingency plans in the event of failure
c) the schedule for the uploading, testing and availability to students of learning materials
d) the operation of any proposed practice placements, laboratory work, field work, work experience, visits etc (if not
applicable to this module please enter N/A below)
5. STUDENT EXPERIENCE:
Please provide details of:
e) the proposed pattern of delivery and pace of study
f) the expectations in relation to student managed learning i.e. how much time students must dedicate to study each
week, how often they will be expected to interact with the learning materials etc
g) the guidance which will be given to students on autonomous learning
h) any specific technical requirements for the student
For advice or to submit completed forms please contact your Faculty Quality Assurance Officer
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6. ASSESSMENT STRATEGY:
Please provide details of:
i) the use of formative assessment to monitor progress and maintain engagement throughout the module
j) assessment systems including procedures for the submission of work, receipt of work, marking and moderation
(including processes that ensure that the work submitted is the student’s own), the provision of feedback on assessed
work
k) the strategy and methods used to assess students in practice, on placement, in the workplace etc (if not applicable to
this module please enter N/A below):
7. STUDENT SUPPORT:
Please provide details of:
l) academic and pastoral support including the operation of the personal tutorial system
m) local learning support for students undertaking practice placements or practice learning etc. (if not applicable to this
module please enter N/A below)
8. STAFFING AND LEARNING RESOURCES:
Please provide details of:
n) staffing arrangements to deliver the module
o) the expectations and commitments regarding staff involvement (e.g. expected response times to posts or emails,
how/when staff will be contactable, how often staff will interact with the delivery system
p) provision made for placement learning/student exchange etc. (Proposal Teams are advised to consult the Senate
Code of Practice on Work-Based and Placement Learning and associated Procedural Document)
q) staff development for those involved in delivering the module including the uploading and maintenance of learning
materials, tutor interventions during delivery, performance tracking, formative assessment and informal feedback etc.
For advice or to submit completed forms please contact your Faculty Quality Assurance Officer
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r) arrangements for access to library resources (for example a link to electronic library catalogue or details of local
arrangements for access to library facilities )
9. STATEMENT FROM THE FACULTY LEARNING AND TEACHING ADVISER REGARDING THE LEARNING
MATERIALS FOR THE MODULE (TO BE COMPLETED BY THE FACULTY LEARNING AND TEACHING ADVISER):
NB where multiple modules are being proposed learning materials are provided on the VLE, for consideration
of the Learning and Teaching Adviser, for one module which is to be delivered in the first period of delivery.
Please comment on the appropriateness of the learning and teaching methods which will be employed for the module:
Name:
Date:
10. EXTERNAL EXAMINER’S SUPPORTING COMMENTS (TO BE COMPLETED BY EXTERNAL EXAMINER)*
External Examiner’s Name:
External Examiner’s
Institution:
YES
Are the intended learning outcomes appropriate to the level?
Is the content appropriate for the level and volume of credit?
Is there anything you would expect to see covered that is missing?
If yes, please provide details below in the general comments section.
Are the learning, teaching and assessment strategies appropriate?
Are the assessment methods appropriate?
Do the CVs show appropriate expertise/knowledge to support the delivery of the module?
Are the key texts appropriate?
General Comments (including comments in support of above answers):
For advice or to submit completed forms please contact your Faculty Quality Assurance Officer
NO
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11. COURSE WITHIN WHICH THIS MODULE WILL BE INCLUDED:
MODULE TYPE
FACULTY
AWARD
COURSE TITLE
(COMPULSORY/
OPTIONAL)
12. IMPLEMENTATION DATE
Semester/Trimester e.g 1, 2, 3
LOCATIONS OF
DELIVERY
COURSE
LEADER
Academic Year
Please send completed form to your Faculty Quality Assurance Officer along with e-mail authorisation from your Head
of Department.
For advice or to submit completed forms please contact your Faculty Quality Assurance Officer