Methodology

The ADVANCE project design is built on the curriculum development methodology that consists of four iterative phases:

• Planning
  1. Needs analysis through stakeholder surveys and consultation meetings
  2. Formation of curriculum development teams
  3. Distribution of roles and responsibilities
• Design and development
  1. Defining learning outcomes
  2. Creating a curriculum structure
  3. Selecting content
  4. Designing learning activities and assessment strategies
  5. Producing teaching-learning materials
  6. Validation of the curriculum through consultation meetings with internal and external stakeholders, followed by improvement, internal approval and accreditation.
• Implementation
  1. Training of instructors
  2. Creating appropriate learning environment
  3. Admission of students
  4. Actual delivery of the programme
  5. Assessment of learning outcomes and award of diplomas
• Evaluation and quality assurance
  1. On-going monitoring and periodic review of the programme
  2. Assessment of the extent to which the programme achieves its objectives and impact