CRe8 curriculum

CRe8 curriculum

Purpose of CRe8

Bridges undertook a systematic review of the University’s curriculum, drawing on pedagogic theories and sectoral best practice, and developed a revised curriculum framework expressed in the Curriculum Review for 2008 (CRe8) – Stimulating Learning. CRe8 provides an integrated model for learner development and employability and has been adopted by the University of Bedfordshire for implementation across all of its taught provision.

Download the CRe8 card (view PDF).

CRe8 articulates the University's approach to creating an environment which supports effective teaching and learning. CRe8:

• Provides a supporting framework for the development of a curriculum which motivates, challenges and engages learners and tutors;
• Creates graduates with the professional skills, knowledge and values to self-manage in a complex and ever-changing world;
• Generates a vibrant community of learning through a partnership between staff and students.

Background to CRe8 development

CRe8 draws on the views of staff and students across the University and perceived effective practice in the sector. It identifies five inter-related strands designed to engage and motivate students, and prepare them for further study and life beyond the University: Personalised Learning, Curriculum, Realistic Learning, Employability and Assessment.

These five strands are expanded upon within the CRe8 Wiki where you will find a wealth of information about course design; assessment strategies; research informed teaching; pedagogy, and the use of technology and much more.

CRe8 sets out the key aspects of the curriculum which will help achieve the University's vision of a University of Bedfordshire graduate who is:

“knowledgeable, critical and creative; who understands who they are and what they want to achieve; who can communicate effectively, evidence attainments and function in context; and who has the skills, self-confidence and self-regulatory abilities to manage their own development”.

Resources

• To find out more about CRe8, please visit the T&L Directorate CRe8 site:

• www.beds.ac.uk/learning/curriculum/structures/cre8

• Download the CRe8 - SOAR card (view PDF);
• Visit the CRe8 wiki (view the page);

• Further details on the background to CRe8 and its development were published in Atlay M., Gaitan A. and Kumar A. (2008). Stimulating learning - Creating CRe8. Chapter 13 in Understanding learning-centred higher education. Nygaard C. and Holtham C. (Eds). Copenhagen Business School Press. An amended version of this chapter is available as here (view PDF).

You are welcome to take and adapt CRe8 and SOAR documents. However, once used, please acknowledge Bridges CETL, University of Bedfordshire.