Section: Curriculum design approach | Tutor Induction Module [2014-2015] [SEM 1] | University of Edinburgh Moodle

Section outline

Find here some background information on the online design, student support and assessment approach which the MSc in Clinical Trials has taken and which tutors are expected to familiarise themselves with. The MSc in Clinical Trials is driven by the active student, where your role is to encourage, motivate and support.
- Select activity The online pedagogy on the MSCCT
  
  The online pedagogy on the MSCCT
- Select activity Biggs' SOLO taxonomy & constructive alignment (URL)
  
  Biggs' SOLO taxonomy & constructive alignment (URL)
  
  The MSCCT takes a communications driven, constructively aligned design approach in which students are encouraged to be active learners and where all assignments and assessments are aligned to the course learning outcomes. The SOLO taxonomy, as an evidence-based taxonomy (unlike Bloom) that measures the level of higher order thinking skills, serves as our frame of reference for evaluation.
- Select activity Feedforward rather than feedback (PDF)
  
  Feedforward rather than feedback (PDF) URL
- Select activity Assessment guidelines by Phil Race (PDF)
  
  Assessment guidelines by Phil Race (PDF) File
  
  Rich feedback and feedforward is key to improved student performance. On the MSCCT students can expect constructive and timely feedback to all assessments (within 14 days).