A Module Leader is expected to perform the Services listed below for each Module the Module Leader is running. For the sake of clarity, some Modules may overlap and various duties may need to be performed concurrently. In this Agreement, Module means a study session of approximately 22 weeks’ duration. However, a Module Leader’s duties will fall either side of this study session.  

For clarity, the academic structure and content of the module can be found in the respective Module Specification which can be found on the University of London web pages.  

Assessment duties  

As part of the Module Leader role, Module Leaders have responsibility for ensuring that assessment (i.e. assignments, final projects and / or exams) is conducted to a consistent standard.  

• to provide dedicated online feedback and marking of all items of coursework and exam/final project for the module, as per the Marking Guide to be provided by the Module Leader) for: 

• approximately 50 web-supported students per module, plus 

• approximately 50 students studying at a teaching centre per module,  subject to demand 

• to ensure that the Examiner Team (the Online Tutor and the 2nd Marker) receives the coursework question(s), marking guidelines, marking timetable and marking sheet at the appropriate time and are familiar with the assessment marking process;  

• to lead the Examiner Team for the Module and attend internal marking meetings and Board of Examiners;  

• to provide a final Module review report;  

• to contribute/provide the Annual Module Review form; 

• to be the Moderator for the Module in line with the Track C Assessment Marking Principles which includes producing a short report for the External Examiner on the consistency of application of the marking guidelines in the marking of coursework item(s), examination and project. The moderation and sample marking process can be found in the Addendum to the Handbook for Examinations;  

• to provide regular (at least once per week) forum posts on overarching student performance in the Module; within a Module, the role of Module Leader is mutually exclusive from the role of Online Tutor and/or examiner/marker;  

• to act as a 2nd Marker in another Module;  

• to communicate and engage with tutors and instructors from teaching centres where appropriate; 

• to hold at least 10 webinars throughout the 22-week session, focusing on the 10 topics as well as preparation for assessments. 

These assessment duties are also noted in the Handbook for Examinations. 

Operational duties 

• working with the Programme Manager and Online Tutors, to decide upon and provide proactive support for students identified ‘at risk’ of non-completion of their studies; 

• to provide dedicated subject area communication (e.g. regular posts and announcements)  to students through tools on the University of London Virtual learning Environment (VLE) throughout the duration of the Module. Please note in the event the Module Leader is unable to provide the Services or wishes to interrupt an Assignment for a defined period of time, the Module Leader is required to notify the University pursuant to clauses 5.3 and 17.4 of the Agreement; 

• to communicate with the student body by uploading weekly messages in the Module Leader Announcements area, including a welcome message at the start of the Module, a preparation message prior to the dates for the submission of each item of coursework and final assessment (project or examination) as well as feedback on their assessments (i.e. coursework and exams); 

• to liaise with other Module Leaders and the Programme Director to develop initiatives for the enhancement of student support;  

• to coordinate feedback on the module and facilitate the module review at the end of each Module;  

• to facilitate the Annual Module Review process; 

• to map learning outcomes and assessment methods to relevant professional accreditation units, where applicable, and to adhere to requirements for ongoing module review (i.e. annual review of learning outcomes mapping and re-mapping if revalidation occurs); and 

• in relation to project Modules, to assess and support the research ethics process for the students’ projects, to lead the synchronous office hours and peer activity during the Module, as detailed in the project support model.  

A full description of these activities can be found in the Module Leader and Online Tutor Roles and Responsibilities document.  This document is provided during the Module Leader and Online Tutor induction.  

Assignment phases 

An Assignment may include 1 or more phases of work. In this Agreement, a phase may include, but is not limited to, assessment duties, operational duties or a combination of both assessment and operational duties.