Visualising the mapping of intended learning outcomes on Abertay attributes at module level

Despite the importance of graduate attributes, their embedment within modules and how the teaching and learning activities foster the development of the capabilities are not always clear. This paper describes the development of a model to visualise the mapping of intended learning outcomes on Abertay Attributes at module level. The module is built upon Bloom’s taxonomy and consists of five learning outcome components: Information, Application, Reflection, Skills and Social, capturing the three different domains of learning activities i.e. cognitive, psychomotor and affective, with an emphasis on the cognitive domain. Mapping exercises using the model will allow teaching staff to visualise the embedment status of Abertay Attributes within a module, identify gaps and make alignments to increase the likelihood of achieving the desired capabilities.