Course designs embed implicit epistemological commitments concerning knowledge. They assume knowledge can be tentative and contested, mastered techniques are correct, and personal experiences are valid evidence. These foundational beliefs shape disciplines but often remain unacknowledged, potentially obscuring students’ understanding of how knowledge is constructed and validated.
This Practice Note addresses why learning outcomes in higher education are often ignored and how educators can transform them into
The article emphasizes the importance of developing student personas in learning design, arguing against generic archetypes. It advocates for tailored course creation that accommodates diverse student capabilities. This proactive approach enhances inclusion, reduces structural friction, and improves efficiency, ultimately benefiting institutions while contradicting the notion that personas reinforce biases.
Access the PDF here. Sandwiched between the overlying educational philosophy and the framework for learning design lie the design principles.
I have been asked whether I had a poster specifically for the Psychomotor domain. I do now! This domain is
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I am delighted to release a version of the DEILO: Designing Effective Intended Learning Outcomes on the SenseiLMS platform for
In March 2024, in response to New Governmental mandates that all state schools (publicly funded schools) ban all mobile phones
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ePortfolios, and indeed their analogue counterparts, allow learners to make selections of educational evidence, bring them together so that the
Delighted to share an interactive walk-through of the recently updated poster (available here). Click in the top right-hand corner to
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There are many courses out there that do a great job of teaching manual, dexterity and physical capabilities. From bricklaying,
With the disruption to delivery models, timetables, and staff and student expectations in the last 18 months some institutions are struggling to maintain their faculty’s motivation and commitment. Some are wrestling with changing notions of autonomy and accountability.