ERIC Number: EJ1145211
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017-Apr
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Curriculum Design for Distance Education in the Tertiary Sector
Chugh, Ritesh; Ledger, Shirley; Shields, Rebecca
Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education, v18 n2 Article 1 p4-15 Apr 2017
A growing number of students globally are enrolling in distance education programs and it is becoming important now, more than ever before, to design curriculum that reflects educational principles, represents elements of engagement and pedagogy and meets institutional and industry requirements. In doing so, it is vital to design contemporary curriculum that ensures these outcomes are attained. This paper adopts a narrative and integrative approach to advance the understanding of curriculum design practices, with particular relevance to distance education. In order to effectively design curriculum, this paper views the role of the educator as a conductor, technician and choreographer. Finally, a triad has been proposed comprising of pedagogy, technology and an engaged community of learners as a basis for ensuring curriculum meets contemporary practices.
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Distance Education, Higher Education, Educational Principles, Electronic Learning, Educational Technology, Educational Practices, Holistic Approach, Definitions, Foreign Countries
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Information Analyses
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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