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A study of the impact of outcome-based curriculum on student learning outcome

PolyU Learning and Teaching Development Grant Project. A study of the impact of outcome-based curriculum on student learning outcome. Professor Albert PC Chan Department of Building and Real Estate The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 1 April 2006. Outline of the Presentation. Background

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A study of the impact of outcome-based curriculum on student learning outcome

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  1. PolyU Learning and Teaching Development Grant Project A study of the impact of outcome-based curriculum on student learning outcome Professor Albert PC Chan Department of Building and Real Estate The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 1 April 2006

  2. Outline of the Presentation • Background • Use of funding • The project • Project team members • Project aim and objectives • Conceptual framework • Research design and sample selection • Work programme • The way forward 1 April 2006

  3. Background • The Learning and Teaching Committee (LTC) decided in September 2005 to allocate a total of $6M to support large-scale faculty-wide /cross-department L&T development projects for the 2005-08 triennium 1 April 2006

  4. Use of the funding • System level improvement of the learning environment and students’ learning experiences • With clear and direct impact on student learning outcomes • Collaboration among faculties /departments is greatly encouraged 1 April 2006

  5. The Project • Initiated by Associate Dean (Teaching) and endorsed by Dean FCLU, a project team was established to investigate: • The impact of outcome-based curriculum on student learning outcomes • A funding of HK$870K for 2 years was secured 1 April 2006

  6. Project Team Members • Co-Project Leaders • Prof Albert PC Chan (BRE) • Prof KT Chau (CSE) • Dr TM Chung (BSE) • Prof Esmond Mok (LSGI) • Team Members • Mrs Ann Cheung (BRE) • Dr Patrick Lai (EDC) • Dr Bruce King (LSGI) • Dr KW Chau (CSE) • Dr RHC Wong (CSE) • Dr Linda Fan (BRE) 1 April 2006

  7. Project Aim • Examine the impact of Outcome-Based Curriculum (OBC) on engineering /surveying education • Study the impact of OBC on the learning outcomes of Faculty of Construction and Land Use (FCLU) students 1 April 2006

  8. Research Objectives • To critically review the concepts of OBC; • To identify the corresponding strategies adopted by the four Departments within FCLU in implementing OBC; • To investigate, if any, changes in learning and teaching culture in implementing OBC; • To explore the impact of OBC on organizational and education policies and practices; • To study the impact of OBC on student learning outcomes in FCLU programme; • To develop a best practice mechanism in implementing OBC. 1 April 2006

  9. Conceptual Framework Programme Changes FCLU Outcome-Based Curriculum (OBC) Initiative Evaluating Student Learning Outcomes Curricular, Instruction& Assessment Modification Weighted GPA Academic Staff’s Learning & Teaching Culture Strategic Objective 1 Administrative Policy & Organisational Influences Employer Assessment 1 April 2006

  10. Research Design and Sample Selection Weighted Grade Point Average All-round Development of Students Employers’ Assessment Pre-OBC Students Least-OBC Influenced Students Moderate-OBC Influenced Students Most-OBC Influenced Students Programme Changes in FCLU Subject Lecturers’ Assessment Award Coordinators’ Assessment Department Heads’ Assessment 1 April 2006

  11. Work Programme 1 April 2006

  12. The Way Forward • The proposed study is probably the first ever Faculty-Wide /Cross-Department L&T Development Project in FCLU. • We aim to develop a best practice OBC model for FCLU • Your cooperation and active participation will be instrumental to the success of the project. 1 April 2006

  13. Q & A session Questions? 1 April 2006

  14. FCLU’s L&T Development Project Contact Information: Professor Albert PC Chan Professor and Associate Head Department of Building and Real Estate The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Email: bsachan@polyu.edu.hk Tel: 852 2766 5814 Fax: 852 2764 5131

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