ABSTRACT
This chapter covers issues for curriculum design, content and organization (CDCO).
Structure and content of curricula
Consistency of curricula with the subject aims and objectives in terms of:
special characteristics of the provision, including recognition of professional/accrediting bodies
breadth, depth and coherence
student profile, progression and achievement
flexibility and student choice
specialisms of academic staff.
Intended outcomes of the curricula
clearly defined and communicated intended outcomes of teaching and learning
consistency of learning opportunities with the subject aims and objectives in terms of:
subject-specific and generic/transferable skills
vocational competencies and progression to employment
progression to further study
personal development.
Currency and innovative features
curricula informed by recent developments in the subject and in teaching and learning
curricula informed by professional activities of staff.
