Active Learning Strategies (general) In their book, “The Case for Constructivist Classrooms”, Brooks & Brooks (1993) provide a view of “constructivist” classrooms. They identify 12 ways that constructivist teachers build learning experiences for students. Constructivist teachers… * encourage and accept student autonomy and initiative. * use raw data and primary sources, along with manipulative, interactive Read Post… […]
Category: Curriculum Course Level
Assessing the Achievements of Learning
All of us who teach know that assessment practices drive learning. The first thing that students do when they are introduced to a syllabus or course outline is look to see how they will be assessed– how they will earn credit or grades in the course. In addition, research tells us that feedback has a Read Post… […]
Course Learning Outcomes
The expected learning for the course (course learning outcomes) is derived from “designing back” from the expected learning for the program (program learning outcome). The course outcomes contribute to the achievement of the program outcomes. Collectively, the course learning outcomes from all the courses in the program lead to the achievement of the program learning Read Post… […]
Basic Course Design Principles
Whether working with students in face-to-face situations, online or at a distance, we strive to design a curriculum that provides effective learning experiences and opportunities for all to succeed. There is evidence in the educational literature to suggest that following basic curriculum planning guidelines will help to achieve this goal. Gordon Cawelt (1990) of The Read Post… […]
Introduction
Whether developing a new course or revising an existing course, the goal will be to develop a course that helps learners to be successful and that is aligned with other courses in the program of study to help student achieve the program level learning outcomes; coherent so that there is a “match” of “fit” between the course Read Post… […]