AN ACTIVELEARNING APPROACH TO MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT

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AN ACTIVE-LEARNING APPROACH TO MATERIALS
DEVELOPMENT

• Malcolm Ryan and Simon Walker
• Greenwich Initiative in Learning Teaching (GILT)

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Rationale of Approach

• It assumes that the learning to be undertaken is
• prescribed by stated outcomes
• time-limited (i.e. to be achieved within a stated
  period such as a semester or term)
• assessed

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An Active Approach

• One in which the student is actively involved in
  processes that lead to the production of evidence
  that will satisfy the outcomes.

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A Generic Approach

• It should apply irrespective of
• Subject
• Level
• Location of the learning (i.e. physical or
  virtual)

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The Process

• A process in which the author/developer
• Analyses outcomes
• Specifies evidence
• Devises activities
• Identifies materials

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Analyse Outcomes

• What constitutes knowledge? Does it underpin the
  skills and attitudes?
• What skills are fundamental and which are
  optional?
• What attitudes are we trying to encourage to
  studying, being a professional, life-long
  learning, etc?

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Specify Evidence

• What must students do to demonstrate that they
  have achieved the learning outcomes?
• What forms should this evidence take?
• How are you incorporating evidence of key skills?
• To what extent are you preparing students for the
  world of work?

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Devise Activities

• What should be the balance between
  individual/group work?
• What are the implications of the chosen approach?
• How will feedback be given?
• Will the feedback be recorded and submitted as
  evidence?

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Identify Materials

• Is the material up to date and relevant?
• How will you ensure that all learning styles are
  addressed?
• What materials already exist that you can use
  with or without adaptation?
• What new materials must you develop?
• What is the best medium to use?
• Are they accessible?

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