BRITISH ONLINE CONFERENCE (DAY 4)

THE CPD FRAMWORK FOR MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT

Debbie Candy & Deepali Dharmaraj

The contents are:

1.      Summarizing the approach adopted for creating a course mapped to the CPD framework

2.      Identifying the steps involved in writing materials mapped to CPD framework

3.      Giving example of professional practices used in the course

4.      Critically examining the process and suggest improvements for future use.

The needs are professional, practical, levels, contextualized, modular, development, framework, flexible, portfolio, and skills through CPD.

The response is in developing skills in materials development and adaptation.

·         Flexible delivery and things

·         Mapped to a range of the professional practices

·         Opportunity to work practically with peers and live materials

·         Assessed portfolio for extended work

·         Ten independent modules

Steps to Mapping a Course to the CPD Framework

1.      Made a list of topics based on needs analysis

2.      Wrote module names and learning outcomes for each topic

3.      Decided on a format for the module i.e. a learning cycle.

4.      Wrote modules individually

5.      Mapped each module to the CPD framework as it was completed

6.      Decided on the portfolio format and tasks

7.      Linked each module to portfolio tasks

8.      Mapped the finished portfolio tasks

Activity Lead Up

1.      Lead –in

What are learning outcomes?

2.      Improving learning outcomes

·         Making learning outcomes clear

·         Structuring the learning outcome

·         Characteristics of learning outcomes

·         Review

3.      Domains of learning and thinking skills

·         Three domains

·         The importance of action verbs

·         Levels of thinking skills

Professional Practice

1.      Managing resources

2.      Planning lessons and courses

3.      Taking responsibility for professional development

Analysis of the Process

1.      Contextualized

2.      Flexible

3.      Modular

4.      Practical

WHAT WE DID

1.      Made a list of topics based on needs analysis

2.      Wrote module names and learning outcomes for each topic

3.      Decided on a format for the module i.e. a learning cycle.

4.      Wrote modules individually

5.      Mapped each module to the CPD framework as it was completed

6.      Decided on the portfolio format and tasks

7.      Linked each module to portfolio tasks

8.      Mapped the finished portfolio tasks

SUGGESTION

1.      Make a list of topics based on needs analysis

2.      Write module names and learning outcomes for each topic

3.      Map modules to CPD framework

4.      Decide on a format for the module i.e. a learning cycle.

5.      Write modules individually

6.      Decide on the portfolio format and tasks

7.      Map the finished portfolio tasks

8.      Link each module to portfolio tasks