The story so far....

This is what I have previously developed in relation to the learning outcomes for this course. Thought it would be good to post as I will refer to it as I develop my ideas.

LEARNING OUTCOMES	LEARNING ACTIVITIES	TEACHING STRATEGIES	CONTENT	ASSESSMENT
At a beginning level demonstrate understanding of midwifery and maternity structures in New Zealand.	Self -directed Moodle (or wiki) package that introduces content and context of NZ maternity system.	Have available on Wiki educator as a free resource. Adobe tutorial	Overview of the structure and function of the NZ maternity system and its relationship to the wider structure of NZ health system. Identify the roles and relationships of midwifery and maternity organizations eg NZCOM, MERAS, MMPO, Mof H.	Online quiz (self -marking) able to be undertaken numerous times until learner achieves 100%           10%
Briefly discuss the roles and responsibilities of midwives in New Zealand.	On line scenario based learning and/or videos of ‘real’ midwives in different settings discussing their roles and responsibilities. Initiate discussion of these videos in an online tutorial to then encourage learners to contribute to discussion forum to debate current NZ midwifery issues.	Have available on Wiki educator as a free resource. Adobe tutorial	Outline the legal and professional responsibilities of a NZ midwife. Consider the challenges to this including comment on media perceptions of midwives and midwifery care. Through the video footage of practicing midwives learners will be introduced to different settings in which midwives can work.	Discussion forum (terms requirement that learners contribute a minimum number of times)             20%
Demonstrate understanding of the learning approaches used in the Otago Polytechnic Bachelor of Midwifery programme and the expectations of student midwives within this programme.	Moodle package (or wiki) that introduces the courses, their delivery methods and assessments. Frequently asked questions component to this shell. If online use video footage of interviews with current or recent students across the programme or if face to face have a student panel that learners can discuss the realities of being a midwifery student.	Blended or online delivery? Mixed use of educational technologies across the course. Moodle, discussion forums, academic essay at beginning level. Adobe tutorial.	Over view of the papers and assessments and how they are delivered over the 3 years of the programme. Included in this will also be information about face to face sessions and the expectations regarding practical experience opportunities. Through the delivery of this course the learners will have experienced many of the delivery methods utilized in the programme, so simply undertaking this course will assist the learner in meeting this learning outcome.	Write an essay that describes how they plan to adapt and cope with the demands of being a midwifery student in the Bachelor of Midwifery programme. (This could form the basis of their application essay)         70%