Designing Learning: From Module Outline to Effective Teaching

Written in an informative and jargon-free style, this book is guided by principles of good practice and covers the relevant theory to deal with the essential aspects of designing a course.

Important areas covered include:

• learning levels and outcomes
• aligning learning and teaching strategies
• assessment methods
• course management
• C&IT
• resources.

In this concise guide, the authors look to the future in terms of integration of computing and technology in course design and consider the promotion of student learning, the diversity of the student body and the need to create inclusive learning environments.

Written in an informative and jargon-free style, this book is guided by principles of good practice and covers the relevant theory to deal with the essential aspects of designing a course.

Important areas covered include:

• learning levels and outcomes


• aligning learning and teaching strategies


• assessment methods


• course management


• C&IT


• resources.

In this concise guide, the authors look to the future in terms of integration of computing and technology in course design and consider the promotion of student learning, the diversity of the student body and the need to create inclusive learning environments.

Christopher Butcher, BSc, PGCE, MEd, ILTM is the Principal Academic Staff Development Officer at the University of Leeds. He is Programme leader for the University’s Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma in Learning & Teaching in Higher Education (PGCLTHE [ILTHE accredited] & PGDLTHE).

Dr Clara Davies PhD, B.Eng, PGCLTHE, ILTM is a senior academic staff development officer at the University of Leeds. She has delivered the ‘Postgraduates who Teach’ workshop programme for the University since 2001 and leads the ILTHE accredited modules for postgraduate and other part-time teachers.

Melissa Highton MScEd, BAHons, ILTM is a senior staff development officer at the University of Leeds. She manages the open programme of staff development in using technology in teaching and advises departments on their development of e-learning strategies and materials.