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3.2

Student specific Curriculum and Course Planning

3.2

When should this Design Principle be considered?

Prior to and first phase of the mobility period.

Who should be responsible/involved?

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  • All
  • Students
  • Academic Staff / Teachers
  • Department / Programme Heads
  • Mobility Coordinator
  • International Office

What does this design principle aim to do?

Provide personalized guidance to help students choose courses that align with their academic goals, offering clear information on credit structures and ensuring a balanced workload.
Enable on-site course adjustments to accommodate students’ evolving needs and emerging opportunities.

What possible actions are recommended?

Foster a mindset centred on trust and flexibility
Establish guidelines that facilitate flexibility while clearly defining roles and responsibilities
Use learning outcomes as the focal point for discussions about transfer of credits.
Provide practical examples that demonstrate acceptable flexibility.
Organize an online meeting with the student and representatives from both institutions before finalizing the learning agreement.
Create learning agreements with chosen partner institutions that incorporate flexibility, thus enabling students to modify their course selections, based on their experiences and emerging opportunities during their mobility period.
Appoint dedicated mobility advisors or coordinators at both the home and host institutions who can approve and support on-site course changes
Allow students to incorporate unique local experiences into their curriculum (e.g., attending masterclasses, participating in community projects, or engaging with local musicians).
Provide guidelines for converting local experiences into credit-bearing outputs, such as reflective journals, performances, or teaching demonstrations.
Ensure that student's learning agreement includes the names and contact details of a designated academic and adminsistrative contact person in the host institution. Confirm this information during the three-way pre-departure meeting (see focus area IV).