1. Some frameworks used by teachers
to plan & document teaching
(adapted from Falconer & Littlejohn, 2009)
Representation Description Target users
Module plan or Text based overview of the module, usually available as Tutors
master folder a Word document or in paper form Programme leaders
External examiners
Case study Narrative overview of a teaching & learning situation – Tutors
ranging from entire module to single classroom activity Course developers
Briefing document Narrative overview of a teaching & learning situation, Tutors
focusing on class management issues Programme leaders
External examiners
Pattern overview Structured, text-based structured way of analysing a Tutors
pedagogic problem & conveying best practice solution Course developers
Technical developers
Contents table List of contents of a module or a single class Tutors
Students
Concept map Mapping of concepts and/or learning activities Tutors
Students
Learning design Sequence of learning activities, sometimes shown Tutors
sequence diagrammatically Students
Technical developers
Storyboard Mapping of concepts and/or learning activities Tutors
Instructional designers
Lesson plan Matrix mapping learning activities against a timescale - Tutors
lesson plans are commonly used in Further Education