Methodology

DUCKLING has selected three work-based programmes in two disciplines, which best represent the institutional strategic challenge and the curriculum delivery activities: the MA in Applied Linguistics and TESOL, the MSc in Occupational Psychology and the MSc in Psychology of Work. The project will support the programmes to deliver peer-enabled, work-based or professional development learning by driving delivery through collaborative group work.

Action research and cognitive mapping will provide research evidence that informs practice in work-based curriculum delivery. Student and employer feedback will drive iterative improvements to the pilot models.

Objectives

To identify new opportunities for enhancing curriculum delivery for work-based programmes and to develop a range of innovative technology-based responses. DUCKLING targets three PG DL demonstrator programmes (2 in Psychology and 1 in Education) and aims to:

1. Align learning experiences with students’ work-related needs, enabling active, situated, work-based learning.
2. Enhance distance and work-based delivery with up to 3 innovative technology-mediated approaches to learning.
3. Engage key stakeholders throughout the delivery, development and piloting.
4. Be flexible enough not to require re-validation by enabling subject teams to design once and deliver many times.
5. Inform the two key curriculum delivery-orientated elements of Leicester’s new DL strategy