Curriculum: directions, decisions and debate

Fotheringham, Julia; Strickland, Karen; Aitchison, Karen

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the factors which may effect, stimulate or be the cause of curriculum changes in higher education (HE) in Scotland. This overview leads to a series of questions which could be used to encourage debate within and across institutions on strategic developments, which may enhance and inform the development of and support for the curriculum. The paper will begin by offering a definition of the term 'curriculum' before identifying the current areas of influence on how the curriculum, in its broadest sense, is shaped and delivered. This paper will provide an outline of some of the different approaches to the design and delivery of the curriculum which enhance the student experience in Scottish higher education, but which will of course have a wider relevance to HE in the UK and perhaps beyond.

Citation

Fotheringham, J., Strickland, K., & Aitchison, K. (2012). Curriculum: directions, decisions and debate. Developing and Supporting the Curriculum,

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: 2012
• Deposit Date: Apr 24, 2013
• Publicly Available Date: Apr 24, 2013
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Keywords: Curriculum; academic practice; HE education; Curriculum for Excellence
• Public URL: http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/6020
• Publisher URL: http://www.enhancementthemes.ac.uk/docs/publications/curriculum-directions-decisions-and-debate.pdf