Teaching large first-year classes after a major earthquake
This report details the sudden curriculum and assessment overhaul that was needed to continue course implementation after the Canterbury earthquake.
Using two large, first-year introductory courses as case studies the report discusses the reasoning and justifications behind the changes, and draws conclusions based on student feedback and assessments.
Download the report:
Curriculum Restructuring Overnight: Teaching Large First-Year Classes after a Major Earthquake (PDF, 360Kb)
Background:
A project completed in 2015, undertaken by University of Canterbury, to develop a good practice publication describing the sudden curriculum and assessment overhaul that was needed to continue course implementation after a devastating magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck Christchurch.
Research report prepared by Daniela Liggett, Kate Pedley and Erik Brogt.
Co-funded by the Ako Aotearoa Good Practice Publication Grants scheme (GPPG)