The document summarizes a workshop that aimed to encourage creativity and reflection in curriculum design using Viewpoints, a series of reflective tools. Participants were split into groups to address scenarios relating to assessment, information skills, or creativity using worksheet prompts. They mapped principles to a student timeline, selected implementation ideas, and discussed tailoring solutions. Groups then shared their key outputs. The presenters concluded by discussing next steps to refine the workshop format, develop an online tool, and disseminate examples.

1. Viewpoints: Encouraging creativity and reflection in the curriculum Workshop Presenters: Dr Alan Masson and Catherine O’Donnell , University of Ulster Contributors: Dr Alan Masson, Catherine O’Donnell, Karen Virapen, Fiona Doherty and Jill Harrison. ALT Conference, 8th September 2010.

13. Some examples of workshop outputs, photos, findings and next steps.

15. A&F Example Scenario: Improve dissertation standards, module level Why: To bridge gap between module-based assignments and independent research.

16. A&F Example Scenario: Improve feedback methods, module level Why: Students fail to engage with written assessment feedback.

17. A&F Example Scenario: Effective use of an ePortfolio, module level Why: Course up for revalidation – artefacts could be useful beyond the module.

18. A&F Example Scenario: ‘Reflect on Me’ Why: To allow students to develop skills and share these across modules.

19. A&F Example Scenario: Improve student engagement Why: Course up for revalidation – going to be using a blended approach (combination of block face-to-face teaching and online learning).

20. A&F Example Example assessment and feedback output from workshop with PhD students as part of an ‘Assessment for Learning’ session with their lecturer.

21. Information skills outputs The library team looking at SCONUL Pillar 6 (Use and Share Information).

22. Course Level Course View workshop Images

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