Using the cognitive apprenticeship model to develop a new undergraduate curriculum

Almond, L (Louise)¹, Bennett, K (Kate)², Tsivilis, D (Dimitris)¹, Harrold, J (Jo)^1
1University of Liverpool, University of Liverpool, School of Psychology, L69 7ZA, Liverpool
²University of Liverpool, University of Liverpool, School of Psychology, L69 7ZA

 

Submission type

Poster only

Scheduled

Poster Sessions 1 (15:15-15:45), 25-09-2019, 15:15 - 15:45

Keywords

Authentic assessments; active learning; research connected teaching; cognitive apprenticeship model;

Summary

The University of Liverpool has recently developed of a new, innovative, truly research-connected curriculum. The philosophy behind our curriculum is the cognitive apprentice model where students learn from experts through active learning. Designed to meet the needs of a large student cohort, the programme is taught using large group lectures and smaller group seminars, practical laboratory and tutorial sessions complemented by a suite of online learning opportunities. Emphasis is placed on the introduction of ‘authentic’ assessments, which allow students to practise tasks more closely aligned to future employment, and increased provision of constructive feedback. Our new curriculum has been designed to have both horizontal and vertical alignments, with employability embedded throughout. 

 

 

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