Full Description
A thorough guide to course design.
This book has been designed for instructors in higher education or adult training who wish to develop a new course or revise an existing one. It adopts a practical, visual, and modular approach based on the principle of constructive alignment. At its heart is the canvas, a document containing all the major aspects of a course.
With its three-step approach and solid theoretical basis, Course Design encourages instructors to engage in a reflective practice that will allow them to define their vision of teaching, design or revise a course, and develop their teaching skills.
Contents
Preface
A Three-step Approach
The Aim of the Book
Our Intentions
Our Philosophy
Tools to Help Guide Your Thinking
Activities to Help You Get Started
Envision
From Understanding Your Teaching Approach to Defining Your Teaching Philosophy
Design
At the Heart of the Book Lies the Principle of Constructive Alignment
...and the Canvas
I. Identifying the Key Concepts in Your Course
II. Identifying the Key Contextual Aspects That Influence the Course
III. Formulating the Intended Learning Outcomes for Your Course
IV. Clarifying and Selecting Course Content
V. Formulating Your Teaching and Learning Strategy
VI. Formulating Your Assessment Strategies
VII. Creating a Scenario for How Your Course Will Proceed
Develop
Two Stages for Developing Your Course and Your Teaching Skills
Continuing to Develop Your Teaching Skills
As a Conclusion
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