Introduction

In this unit, we will explore methods for designing learning activities that help students meet the desired learning goals for the course.

Learning Outcomes for this Unit

Students will be able to:

• Design learning activities that help students meet the desired learning goals of their courses.
• Create a coherent structure for their courses.

Introduction Video

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Course Structure, Schedule, and Lesson Plans

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Using Purchased Curriculum

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Writing Syllabi

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Curricular Structures and Designing for Different Course Formats

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Review

• Steps 4-12 of the Integrated Course Design process in Creating Significant Learning Experiences; Fink, L. Dee.

Do

1. Given the learning goals for your course and your assessments create a course structure and schedule. On your syllabus list the units, sessions, formats, and if applicable, dates and times of sessions.
2. Create a lesson plan for at least 2 sessions or units in your course. The lesson plan should include the followng:  title, unit introduction, learning goals, prerequisite knowledge or skills,  learning activity descriptions, and any materials that will need to be gathered or prepared.
3. On you syllabus, chose a format (face to face, online, retreat, etc.) that is different from your current structure. Discuss how you would change the structure and templates to teach the course in this alternate format.