Award in Curriculum Development Essentials

The course is specifically designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to create relevant and effective curricula. Whether new to curriculum development or seeking to refresh existing skills, the course will offer trainees a comprehensive approach to curriculum design and development.

Participants will be introduced to a simple, step-by-step process for designing training courses or sessions that align with specific learning objectives. The course will also cover the different phases of the curriculum development process, namely planning, design/development, implementation, and evaluation. Through interactive training methods, participants will learn about the experiential learning cycle and different learning styles, which are critical to designing accurate and logically sequenced curricula that are essential to the instructional and adult learning processes.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to develop curricula that effectively meet the needs of diverse learners, utilise appropriate instructional strategies, and evaluate the effectiveness of the curriculum.

The course is of a highly-interactive and learner-centred nature and will be articulated around the following lines:

• The meaning of curriculum development
• Overview of different phases and steps in the curriculum development process (planning, design/development, implementation, and evaluation)
• Types of curricula, experiential learning cycle and learning styles
• How to choose the right training methods/techniques?
• Learning by doing: Curriculum design and development (group activity)

Accredited by the MFHEA             Qualification Type: Award

Accreditation Category: Further Education Course / Programme

Licensed by MFHEA | Licence No.: 2021-016

ECTS: 1                                               Duration: 4 days

MQF/EQF level: 4

Mode of delivery/attendance: Face-to-face/full-time

Hours of total learning: 25 hours (Contact: 20 hours/Self-study: 3 hours/Assessment: 2 hours)

Language of instruction: English, French or Arabic

Address: MCP Med TI Licensed Premises.

Modes of teaching

• Lecture
• Visual aids, props, and equipment
• Plenary discussions and Q/A
• Verbal and written quizzes
• Practical exercises
• Written reference material
• Recorded and live demonstrations
• Case studies and role plays

Assessment

Attendance:
A full mark implies uninterrupted attendance through the full course of studies.

Weight: 10 points

Practical application structured as follows:
Learners will be expected to participate throughout the duration of the course in interactive activities and discussions and partake in Q&A sessions.

Weight: 15 points

Final examination:
The examination has been designed to evaluate students’ comprehensive grasp of the concepts covered during the course and their adeptness in applying them to practical scenarios. The questions encompass a diverse blend of multiple-choice and short-answer formats (25 questions total). Multiple-choice questions serve to assess knowledge and comprehension, whereas short-answer questions necessitate a more profound elucidation or analysis. The questions cover various topics, including identifying curriculum development phases, understanding the significance of incorporating experiential learning and selecting appropriate training methods.

Additionally, the examination assesses candidates’ proficiency in recognizing different learning styles and considering relevant factors when opting for training methods.

Weight: 75 points

The passing grade for successful completion of programme: 60/100

Additional Information:

• Intake Dates: No fixed intake dates. This programme is delivered on request and scheduled in cooperation with partner institutions and national authorities. Please contact mcpmedti@icmpd.org for information on upcoming deliveries.
• Programme Fees: There are no standard tuition fees. Participation is free of charge for nominated participants from eligible public institutions, in accordance with the applicable agreements and communications with MCP Med TI. For further information, please contact mcpmedti@icmpd.org.
• Registration Method: Registration is not open to the general public. Participants are nominated by partner institutions or competent national authorities. Organisations interested in delivering this programme may contact mcpmedti@icmpd.org.

Visa Requirements:

Third-country nationals attending this programme in Malta should consult Identity Malta for visa requirements: https://www.identitymalta.com/unit/central-visa-unit/