The birth of information technology degrees in New Zealand: the design, structure, implementation, assessment methods and moderation of the “Bachelor of Information Technology Degree” at the Waikato Polytechnic

Author

Burrell, Christopher J.

Author_Institution

Dept. of Inf. Technol., Waikato Polytech., Hamilton, New Zealand

Volume

2

fYear

1997

fDate

5-8 Nov 1997

Abstract

A change in the law (1991) allowed Polytechnics to award Vocational Degrees. A new method of writing course requirements, limited class sizes, assessment by competency and no final examinations produce a Bachelor of Information Technology Degree designed to adapt to change. Syllabi and academic standards around the world were examined. A style of writing course prescriptions in terms of “elements” and “outcomes” or “performance criteria” was used. In 1996 the first students completed. External moderators confirmed our standards and practices compare favourably with other institutions

Keywords

computer science education; educational courses; information technology; Bachelor of Information Technology Degree; New Zealand; Vocational Degrees; Waikato Polytechnic; academic standards; assessment methods; competency assessment; course requirements; design; external moderators; implementation; information technology degrees; limited class sizes; structure; Art; Calendars; Cultural differences; Guidelines; Information technology; Medical services; Qualifications; Quality assurance; Testing; Writing;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Frontiers in Education Conference, 1997. 27th Annual Conference. Teaching and Learning in an Era of Change. Proceedings.

Conference_Location

Pittsburgh, PA

ISSN

0190-5848

Print_ISBN

0-7803-4086-8

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/FIE.1997.635901

Filename

635901