5.0 Curriculum Quality Resources

NorQuest uses curriculum quality resources to prepare and deliver quality curriculum

NorQuest assists faculty with resources to design quality curriculum. These resources are also considered as part of a comprehensive approach to curriculum development which also includes the foundational elements, principles and design considerations.

5.1 Open Educational Resources (OERs)

OERs that are in the public domain or licensed under a Creative Commons license can be used as curricular resources. OERs are often peer-reviewed, provide diversity to curriculum, and can be customized for the learner.

5.2 Technology 

Technology enhances learner engagement and can support authentic learning experiences and assessments.

5.3 Curriculum Development Toolkit

NorQuest believes that to implement this framework, college constituents require a toolkit to assist with examples of “how to” introduce and develop elements of the framework into the curriculum and to provide resources to guide the curriculum components/elements.

5.4 Professional Development

Professional development ensures that curriculum developers have the knowledge, tools, and resources to develop quality curriculum. Sessions may be available through Curriculum Development and in collaboration with other areas such as College Learning Teaching and Development (CLTD), Education and Information Technologies (E&IT), the Indigenous Learning Centre, Assistive Technologies, the International Office, and faculty areas. Professional development will be accessible through online resources, one-on-one sessions, workshops, and presentations, and can be customized as requested.