The Architecture of Student-Oriented Course Designbuilds on a strong theoretical framework as well as empirical insights from the classroom, illustrating how to maximize active participation and deep learning. Jackson provides a step-by-step plan to constructively align learning outcomes, course content and forms of assessment. Considering current challenges in higher education such as socio-economic pressures from a student perspective, Jackson highlights practical interventions and emphasizes the importance of design structure with a special focus on developing employability skills. From lectures to group assignments, this book will aid in designing interesting and thought-provoking courses that are aligned with the needs of today's higher education learners.

This book is indispensable to students and scholars of management education, teaching and learning, education administration, curriculum and pedagogy, and educational assessment. It is also beneficial to both early-career and established academics wishing to refresh their courses.