Abstract
The move into a competitive, international market place is changing the function and character of higher education in Australia. The mandating and mapping of generic graduate outcomes in Australian universities demonstrate the high stakes nature of higher education and the powerful influence of industry alliances. Increased competition for funding, globalisation, new technologies, and quality assurance processes have resulted in expanded operational models that include recruiting and catering for students from a wide range of social, cultural and academic backgrounds. The result is an increased concern for ways in which universities can effectively support such diverse student cohorts to ensure both equity and quality graduate outcomes. This paper describes and evaluates the effectiveness of a generative curriculum model which was designed to address the needs and expectations of a diverse group of international students studying in Masters programs in an Australian university. The findings identify a number of challenges and benefits of the generative curriculum model, including concerns about the additional demands placed on teachers and students, and also positive reports about improved graduate outcomes and improvements to students’ sense of autonomy and agency.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Research and Development in Higher Education |
Subtitle of host publication | Learning for Life and Work in a Complex World |
Editors | T. Thomas, E. Levin, P. Dawson, K. Fraser, R. Hadgraft |
Place of Publication | Milperra, NSW, Australia |
Publisher | Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia |
Pages | 21-30 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Volume | 38 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-0-908557-96-7 |
Publication status | Published - 2015 |
Event | Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia Annual Conference (HERDSA 2015 38th) - Melbourne, Australia Duration: 6 Jul 2015 → 9 Jul 2015 Conference number: 2015 (38th) http://conference.herdsa.org.au/2015/ |
Conference
Conference | Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia Annual Conference (HERDSA 2015 38th) |
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Abbreviated title | HERDSA |
Country/Territory | Australia |
City | Melbourne |
Period | 6/07/15 → 9/07/15 |
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