Subject development

Detailed subject framework
Once the curriculum framework has defined the main learning objectives and contents, a detailed framework for each subject needs to be defined. The detailed subject framework defines the learning objectives for each session. Based on the learning objectives, the content and methods of each session are determined. Thus, the detailed framework ensures the linkages between learning objectives, content, teaching methods, and learning materials.

Activity: individual work.
Objectives:

• Identify specific learning objectives for each topic;
• Define what content and methods are needed to achieve the learning objective.

Find here an example of a detailed subject framework

Workbook
The workbook reflects the content (subject knowledge) of the teaching. This subject knowledge has to be designed so to enable the students to fulfill the learning objectives. It has to be relevant and up-to-date.
Individual teachers or a small group of teachers write the workbook. The draft workbook is given to selected stakeholders for feedback. The comments and suggestions are then integrated in the workbook. The workbook is revised annually based on the experiences made during teaching, the feedback of students and the evolution of the practice.

Activity: individual/small group work and feedback of stakeholders
Objectives:

• Write a workbook whose content is relevant and up-to-date and enables the students to fulfill the learning objectives;
• The feedback of stakeholders is integrated it in the workbook.

Learning materials
The learning materials are all materials that support the learning, as for example: overhead sheets, handouts, posters, and case studies. These learning materials are designed to complement the content and thus help to reach the learning objectives. The learning materials are developed by individual teachers or small group of teachers and then sent for feedback to stakeholders.

Activity: individual/small group work and feedback of stakeholders
Objectives:

• Develop learning materials which will support the fulfillment of the learning objectives;
• The feedback of stakeholders help to improve the learning materials.

Assessment system
The teachers develop an assessment system to measure the fulfillment of the learning objectives. The assessment system should not only consider the quantity of knowledge the students have gained during the lessons, but also require them to make use of their skills (for example: analytical skills, problem-solving skills, synthesizing skills...).

Activity: individual/small group work and feedback of stakeholders
Objectives:

• Develop an assessment which will assess the fulfillment of the learning objectives considering both knowledge and skills:
• The feedback from stakeholders is integrated into the assessment system.

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