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1. Develop learning objectives/outcomes.
2. Critically analyse curriculum models that are suited to the disciplines of engineering and science.
3. Develop a coherent structure based on the analysis of curriculum design models.
4. Plan teaching and learning activities to support the learning outcomes.
5. Plan appropriate assessment strategies.
6. Trial new module and assess effectiveness by using student feedback.

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No feedback from students as of yet (this is something that I would be interested in getting) - action point.
Communication from Government officials (specifically in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine) on teaching of the bioeconomy, highlighting that it is a priority area for the Government. They are launching a Future Jobs initiative and the Dept. Edu & Skills are prioritising the bioeconomy & the third level curriculum at undergraduate & postgraduate levels.

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Mixture of traditional lectures with lab work.
Problem-based learning will be incorporated. There will be an assessment related to this (including peer assessment). There will be a written exam at the end of the module.

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1)      What are the needs of students, employers, society?

Students – knowledge of biomass feedstocks (both purpose-grown and co-products) and the processes used to make products for the bioeconomy.

Employers – Students with the knowledge to help them develop their processes or find a use for their co-products.

Society – graduates who can help to move society from an unsustainable fossil-based society to a sustainable biobased-economy.

2)      What do you already know about these needs?

There is increased demand from industry for graduates with skills in this area. The bioeconomy is a major area of growth and it is being promoted hugely by the EU. As there is so much research in this area, graduates will have opportunities to continue in education by carrying out graduate research work or join companies with R&D activities.

There is a lack of teaching in the area of the bioeconomy in Ireland.

3)      What story springs to mind about the needs?

Practical, lab-based work. With knowledge of how this work can be applied on a larger scale. Mixed traditional lectures, and lab-based tasks. Possibly taking a ‘problem-based learning’ approach.

4)      What further research do you want to do about these needs?

How are these needs being met in other countries that are active in the bioeconomy?

5)      If you had a blank page and could do anything , what would you do with this module?

Start from scratch and create an interesting, stimulating module which has relevant learning objectives and appeals to students from a range of disciplines. I would like to base the module on the innovative teaching and learning practices that I have been studying.

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1) Critically discuss the rationale for the design/redesign of the curriculum

2) Argue for the practice relevance of specific curriculum models and ideas.

3) Present a detailed curriculum implementation plan addressing issues of teaching context, universal design, student learning and curriculum coherence

4) Write a critical reflection on the work undertaken on the module in light of your professional development needs and plans.