Course and Syllabus Design

• Designing Course Goals and Objectives-Dr. Duane Roen

  Designing Course Goals and Objectives with Dr. Duane Roen (Part 1) [15:57, mp3, 18.28MB] Designing Course Goals and Objectives with Dr. Duane Roen (Part 2) [6:09, mp3, 7.06MB] An informative interview with Dr. Duane Roen, a master educator at Arizona State University, on improving course development and delivery by focusing on learning goals and objectives. In Part 1 of this episode, Dr. Roen discusses the importance of structuring a course around clearly defined learning objectives and goals. Dr. Roen emphasizes student-centered learning and moving toward deeper learning.  Also discussed is the role and function of an effective syllabus and establishing a "good fair contract" between instructor and students. In Part 2, Dr. Roen explores common concerns in course development--defining goals & objectives, course delivery, and student assessment--and offers suggestions for addressing them. He also encourages the development and maintenance of student course portfolios which serve to not only document student learning but also provide opportunities to connect the learning from one course to another.

  Organization: Center for Learning and Teaching Excellence (CLTE)

  
  

• The Learning Cycle I: Writing Effective Learning Objectives

  This is part one of a three part series of workshops designed to give participants a deeper understanding of the relationships between well written learning objectives, well devised learning activities and appropriate assessment methods.  The focus in Part I is on how to write effective learning objectives by understanding Bloom's Taxonomy and using new technology tools to improve instructor clarity regarding the learning expectations for their courses. Registration is required. For more information and to register please go to the Distance Learning Technology Workshop Registration Page. No workshops are available at this time.  Please check back at a later date.

  Organization: Center for Learning and Teaching Excellence (CLTE)

  
  

• The Learning Cycle II: Designing Activities for Enhanced Learning

  Part II of the Learning Cycle series builds on information learned about writing effective learning objectives. The focus is on strategies and techniques for making learning visible in the classroom.  Models of learning activities are  introduced as tools for instructors to use when selecting learning activities meaningful to their discipline and classroom environment. Registration is required. For more information and to register please go to the Distance Learning Technology Workshop Registration Page. No workshops are available at this time.  Please check back at a later date.

  Organization: Center for Learning and Teaching Excellence (CLTE)

  
  

• The Learning Cycle III: Ways of Assessing Student Learning Outcomes

  This is part three of the Learning Cycle series and builds on prior knowledge of writing learning objectives and designing learning activities. In this workshop we will explore alternate ways of assessing. We will discuss strategies for using multiple measures to assess whether learning outcomes are being met and to what degree. There are assessments that are not multiple choice exams and essay questions! Registration is required. For more information and to register please go to the Distance Learning Technology Workshop Registration Page.   No workshops are available at this time.  Please check back at a later date.

  Organization: Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CLTE)