HE Quality Enhancement: Sham Pilot 2 (18-19 June 2023)

Led by: Dr Tom Parkinson/University of Kent, Prof Anastasia Christou/Middlesex University and Dr Tahir Zaman/University of Sussex.

Main Workshop Aims

  • To consolidate understanding of learning outcomes and constructive alignment.
  • To consolidate participants’ understanding of action-research approaches
  • To introduce participants to principles and processes of curriculum mapping
  • To explore the processes of the deliberative structure

Key Learning Outcomes

  • Understanding of Sham’s committee structure and application of committee terms of reference, programme learning outcomes, programme curriculum mapping, and subject benchmark statements.
  • Understanding of transferable and cognitive skills and graduate attributes.
  • Understanding of the use of curriculum frameworks to ensure constructive alignment across courses.
  • Understanding of the application of benchmark standards, with reference to international examples.