End-of-Semester Module Review (EMR) Briefing to MCs

1. End-of-Semester Module Review (EMR) Briefing to MCs Office of Quality Assurance & Systems (OQS) 4 Feb 2012

2. Revised EMR Report Template(dated 5 Feb 2013)

3. Initial Findings: CSLA 2009 Recommendations P21 Train & brief Facilitators before lesson P19 Students know Learning Outcomes P62 Materials stretch better students STANDARD PRACTICE • Going further questions/activities in worksheet/materials • Attempted by 10-20% of students P25 Knowledge & skills reflection questions P20 Sufficient quantity and quality resources for problem • Problem / curriculum review committee decide • Feedback from facilitators/students • Challenges • Too complex or not enough depth • Insufficient copies in library P24 Review UTs with students • 1-2 weeks after UT P23 Ways to gauge learning pace & understanding level during lesson • Clicker • Pop quiz • Quick survey

4. Reminder • Modules that have implemented changes in adopting flexibility in teaching and learning as approved by PAC [Cross-ref:  PAC 04(12)] will be required to include another section, i.e., Section 2.5  “Implementation of flexibility in teaching and learning approach with approval by PAC” • This is only applicable for modules that have implemented such changes.

5. INCLUDE SECTION 2.5 ONLY IF APPLICABLE • 2.5    Implementation of flexibility in teaching and learning approach with approval by PAC [Cross-ref:  PAC 04(12)] • If the module has implemented PAC approved changes relating to flexibility in teaching and learning, please: • attach the relevant endorsed PAC paper as Appendix E; • outline the key changes in the module; • provide findings on the outcome of the implementation, including student and facilitator feedback, and other relevant findings; • indicate any challenges or issues faced, if applicable.

6. Process Flow Baseline Evidences Endorsement/ Approving Authorities End-of-Semester Module Review Process Module Delivery (Ongoing Monitoring & Evidence Gathering) • Facilitator Feedback • Student Feedback • Student Assessment Results CET Module Review Module Review Deliberations Review Findings and Analysis Recommendations • Approval By • Relevant Authority Follow-up Actions by next Module Coordinator Monitor Follow-up • Closed by Programme Head/ AD (Acad)

7. Authorities for Approving Module Changes • Approval by PC/ AD (Acad) • Typically Minor Changes to Module Materials • Approval by HOD (as required) • Change in Assessment Weightings • Add/ Remove LOs (> 15%; serves as a guide for PCs/ AD Acad to trigger discussion and approval by HOD) • Approval by PAC/ Senate (as required) • Change in Module Name/ Module Synopsis • Change in Assessment Mode • Change in Delivery Mode

8. Pointers on Writing the Report Outline: • General Comments • Findings and Analysis (Section 2) • Recommendations (Section 3) • Endorsement (Section 4) • Concluding Remarks

9. General Comments Example: Avoid operational issues that do NOT directly address areas to improve module academic quality • Focus on areas to improve module academic quality rather than operational issues

10. General Comments • As a general guide, keep main report to 4-5 pages (excluding appendices) • It is a good practice to have a handover of the EMR Report from the current MC to the incoming MC • It should highlight areas for improvement and follow-up • Only essential and relevant information or evidences should be included in the document • The EMR Report should be properly signed off by the current MC and endorsed by the AD/PC/HOD • There should be no subsequent changes to the document after the report sign-off/approval

11. Section 2 : Findings and Analysis • Avoid restating objectives and details of the Module • Comment on the changes made and what can be improved • Sub-headers may be useful for organising the issues • Findings and analysis should be balanced and corroborated across 3 baseline evidences • Facilitator Feedback • Student Feedback • Student Assessment • Elaborate and analyze the baseline evidences instead of merely attaching them

12. Some Pointers/ Suggestions Use of sub-headings for clarity Example from AY0910 Sem 2 C203

13. Some Pointers/ Suggestions Evidence-based review Evidence-based review

14. Example: 2.1 Module Design • Other Examples of Evidence-Based Review

15. Section 3: Recommendations • Address issues highlighted in Section 2 • Follow-up to be completed by incoming programme coordinator • Avoid generic statements eg • “Review the current problem statements and make necessary changes” • “Check validity of weblinks” • “Re-craft UT questions” • State specific actions on how the module can be improved

16. Some Pointers/ Suggestions Address issues raised in Section 2 2.2 Facilitation …Students sometimes find the lessons dry and mundane and would prefer more real life experiences shared and hands-on sessions/visits, to be more motivated. This should be taken into consideration in the next run… 2.4 Assessment … it would be good to have a compulsory weightage in one of the UTs for practical assessment … Specific actions

17. Where rectification can be done immediately, this should be done before handing over to next MC For example: • “Problem 02: Inconsistent use of words – “Chinese” vs “Mandarin” • Recommendations should be clear and actionable

18. Section 4: Endorsement

19. Tan Ah Beng Tan Ah Beng Lim Ah Mui Lim Ah Mui Correct Incorrect Example from AY0910 Sem 2 C203 Incorrect