The Teaching Excellence: Student-Centred Curriculum Design course provides a practical teaching and learning toolkit for instructors looking to create student-centred courses that are aligned to well-written learning outcomes and active learning strategies.
Divided into three bite-sized learning modules, this course covers the following topics: constructive alignment, learning outcome creation, Bloom’s Taxonomy, and active learning strategies. Course modules are packed with engaging videos, real-life, interactive examples, and guided opportunities to apply your learning immediately.
Upon completion of this two-hour course, you will receive a certificate and access to the Teaching Excellence: Student-Centred Curriculum Design eBook, so you can easily apply these concepts on your own.
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Course Outcomes
- Learners will identify the main characteristics of an aligned curriculum.
- Learners will evaluate course outcomes and objectives in existing curricula.
- Learners will apply knowledge of Bloom's Taxomony verbs through the revision of course outcomes.
- Learners will modify course outcomes to ensure alignment with course activities.
Learning Outcomes
Module 1: Introducing the Student-Centred Curriculum
- Explain the meaning of constructive alignment.
- Recall the meaning of outcome-based teaching.
- Analyse existing curriculum and identify areas for greater constructive alignment.
Module 2: Creating Outcomes and Objectives
- Identify the differences between course learning outcomes and learning objectives.
- Use Bloom's Taxonomy verbs to write effective learning outcomes and objectives.
- Modify learning outcomes to include Bloom's Taxonomy verbs and ensure clarity.
Module 3: Aligning Objectives and Activities
- Recall the importance of defining clear course expectations early and often.
- Correctly apply knowledge of constructive alignment and clear outcomes and objectives.
- Recall strategies for incorporating practical skills into the aligned curriculum.
- Modify or develop existing learning outcomes that align with course activities.
