Thread:Excellent blueprint -- thoughts and reflections (1)

Hi Liz,

That's a great blueprint for the Critical Reasoning course. I'm motivated to consider enrolling myself for the experience! As you point out, this is still work in progress. Thanks for the opportunity to comment on an early draft. I have a few ideas regarding assessment - -see below.

A few thoughts which came to mind as I was reading the blueprint:


 * Under the delivery model, with reference to the recommended reading resources -- Do we need to specify that the recommended reading needs to be open access? Alternatively the OERu might need to distinguish between "Required reading" -- which must be open access (no cost to the learner) and "Recommended reading" which could reference closed resources, but purchasing these resources would not be a requirement to pass the course (if you understand what I mean).
 * With reference to the "compulsory questionnaires" -- are these intended as summative assessments -- that is, does successful completion of these questionnaires contribute in any way to the final passing grade of the course. I recall from my days at Unisa assignments which carried "examination credits" -- ie a requirement to gain examination entry for the challenge exam, but did not contribute to the final grade. Is this the intention of the questionnaires? Either way should be fine -- just worth clarifying because this will help us decide on the implementation approach (technologies etc.)
 * Similarly -- would the reflective journal contribute to the final passing grade?
 * How does the practical assignment contribute to the final passing grade?
 * It may be worth the effort to compile a simple table with an assessment rubric, indicating how Unisa envisages the different components contributing to a successful pass. Eg: Challenge exam 50%, Assignment 20% and Reflective Journals 15% and Questionnaires 15% (or any another configuration).
 * Under credentialling you mention a certificate of accomplishment (great idea) -- I assume this is for learners who successfully complete the assessments. Would be good to clarify this in the blueprint.

Wow this is exciting - you've produced a good example for others to follow :-)