Tony Ward, York director of WRCETLE has lead the development of ‘Enterprise’, an enterprise-based curriculum module for Engineering students. The module uses the stage-gate model to lead students through the process of developing an idea commercially, from concept to business plan.
In the video below, Tony gives an overview of how the module was created, and what students’ first impressions have been.
One interesting feature which sets this module apart from others, however, is the way in which students have been engaged—the module was partly developed by students. Anna Bramwell-Dicks discusses the module which she co-developed—and sat!
For a full transcript, please see the video’s YouTube page, and click ‘more info’
To take a traditional viewpoint, it might seem odd for a student to develop a module—let alone take it afterwards. However, by embracing the skills which students possess—not to mention their unique insight—to create something in an innovative way, this module is unarguably deserving of its title, Enterprise!
WRCETLE embeds enteprise into the curriculum by developing modules in partnership with departments and members of academic staff. If you are interested in curriculum development opportunities at Leeds, Sheffield or York, please contact WRCETLE.
