Abstract
This on the horizon paper presents the early stages of a systematic review of the core reading list for an online undergraduate degree in Childhood Practice at the University of Dundee. The programme is distinct in that all students are working professionals in the field of childcare, drawn from a global community. The review is being carried out to ensure that the new core reading list is fit for this purpose and that its content not only reflects contemporary literature but also the range of students’ workplaces and interests. The paper discusses the existing literature available on creating reading lists before presenting the methodology and stages to be undertaken in the process of reviewing the core programme reading list. A systematic literature search was completed to identify existing academic papers relating to the creating of reading lists. Pre-study stages already completed include a critique of the current reading lists both at programme and module levels, and the programme staff team having been asked to recommend and share existing books. A literature search has been started to identify existing Library stock of relevance, using the keyword ‘childhood’. A student questionnaire to elicit views on the current reading list was completed as part of programme quality enhancement. The paper will also discuss the next steps to be taken in the ongoing process of creating the updated reading list. We would now welcome feedback from the academic community on our planned research and suggestions for the programme reading list via the accompanying blog at https://dustingoffthereadinglist.wordpress.com
Highlights
This on the horizon paper discusses the early stages of a review of the programme core reading list for the BA Childhood Practice degree, which is delivered at a distance, online at the University of Dundee
The proposed research will reflect and report on the process of systematically reviewing a core programme reading list. This will lead to the creation of a core programme reading list which is fit for purpose and is produced with students as co-creators
The proposed research project, discussed in this On the Horizon paper, will be enhanced by feedback from the academic community and this is welcomed via the accompanying blog at https://dustingoffthereadinglist.wordpress.com
Summary
This on the horizon paper discusses the early stages of a review of the programme core reading list for the BA Childhood Practice degree, which is delivered at a distance, online at the University of Dundee. Articles and journals as well as online resources can be added to the reading list. This unifying approach led to the realisation that the core programme reading list has been somewhat overlooked and is not fit for the purpose of giving students the most pedagogically appropriate suggested reading. The proposed research will reflect and report on the process of systematically reviewing a core programme reading list. This will lead to the creation of a core programme reading list which is fit for purpose and is produced with students as co-creators. A systematic literature search to identify existing academic papers on reviewing or constructing academic programme reading lists was carried out with the following keywords used: Key term
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