Intellectual Property Course
Note: This paper describes the IP course that I taught immediately before my retirement from the University of Sydney in 1997.
The course in Intellectual Property illustrates the most radical departure from standard teaching models. The course consists of ten 'modules'. Each module has four components:
- A directed self-study component - students are given a detailed 'study guide' which guides them through the reading material of the module. The study guide contains a list of behavioural objectives and notes which assist the student in places where the textbook is difficult;
- 'Cooperative Learning Group' meetings: students are requuired to form CLGs of between 5 and 8 students. Each group meets to discuss the issues raised by the module and to identify any problems that should be discussed with the teacher; there are two CLG meetings per module;
- Computer tutorials: these CRES tutorials are keyed directly to the stated behavioural objectives. Students must make a 'serious attempt' at the tutorials; there are two computer tutorials per module.
- Small Group Meetings with the Teacher: provided the student attends the CLG meetings and makes a 'serious attempt' at the computer tutorials, he or she qualifies for a meeting with the teacher. These meetings are in groups of few er than 10 students and are held fortnightly.