Topic

Module 3 examines the steps that are to be taken in order to effectively develop and organize a course. Just as I took steps to lay this course out, an effective faculty member needs to be able to see the entire field before them and establish learning outcomes before teaching begins.

Objectives

At the conclusion of this module, you should be able to . . .

3.1. Demonstrate the steps of establishing course objectives and outcomes.

3.2. Select and prioritize course topics, learning activities and evaluation.

3.3. Prepare a course syllabus.

Activities

 
  1. Read Chapter 3 in Peter Filene's, The Joy of Teaching.
  2. Read this brief Power Point Presentation that focuses on the planning and development of this course.
  3. Visit both of these sites for some great insight on course development! 1 - 2
  4. Read Chapter 4, Constructing a Syllabus, in Peter Filene's, The Joy of Teaching.
  5. Read this brief lesson on writing behavioral objectives.
  6. Review these verbs utilized in writing behavioral objectives, offered by Bloom and Newcomb & Trefz.
  7. Read this site's content for some great tips on syllabus development.
  8. Check-out Tarleton's requirements for a course's master syllabus.
  9. Use this collection of webpages to help you develop your syllabus for this week's assignment.
  10. Visit my courses' webpages and view any of my syllabi.
  11. Assignment: Develop a Course Syllabus
    • Develop a brief syllabus utilizing what you have learned from this lesson. It should include all major course goals & objectives. (You can pick any course and are not required to include textbook or evaluation information.)
    • Create the syllabus in Microsoft Word and submit it to Turn-It-In.