Following a design process can help ensure course quality while reducing the time and effort it takes to develop a highly effective curriculum. Efficient Process: Course design is a complex process ...

Integrating course design and assessment planning ensures cohesive teaching practices and enhances student learning outcomes. An integrated approach considers the interconnectedness of situational ...

Courses exist within larger contexts that influence their design and facilitation. Determining which factors are most important for the context of your course can be very helpful. These factors may ...

To recognize faculty and/or staff members who demonstrate course development and pedagogical excellence as the instructor of a course. These awards recognize professional accomplishment and promote ...

Training is the backbone of an organization’s growth, and it should be conducted effectively and smoothly. Creating effective and easy-to-implement methods is a challenge that many teams face.

Each May, the CTL hosts a three-day, hands-on Course Design Workshop for faculty. Participants explore key instructional frameworks—including flipped, hybrid, and online formats—and learn to design or ...

Effective course design begins with understanding the process of thinking and learning. These processes are commonly termed "metacognition." Metacognition includes a critical awareness of one’s ...

One of the most robust backward design models developed for higher education is L. Dee Fink’s integrated course design. Fink outlines a streamlined process for designing academic courses, divided into ...

Designing a successful academic course is a multi-step process requiring both subject expertise and pedagogical knowledge. To ensure the best possible alignment between course subject matter and ...

Thoughtful course design is the foundation of effective teaching and learning. By clearly defining your objectives, organizing your content, and aligning your teaching strategies with student needs, ...