Good Course Design

7.4 Incorporating into the curriculum design process an awareness of global citizenship and environmental sustainability

The Planning Process of Curriculum Design

Colleges develop and offer programs of instruction that extend well beyond the programs covered by provincial program standards. When these programs are developed, offered, and reviewed, colleges are responsible for ensuring that the programs are consistent with the Credentials Framework.

As indicated by Barbara Davis, in Tools for Teaching, good course design addresses, ‘What material to teach, how best to teach it, and how to ensure that students are learning what is being taught “ (Davis, 3). The following is a list of resources for good course design.

How do I Write a Course Outline?

Course Outlines support the learning process by identifying course learning requirements, learning activities, and learning resources, as well as the evaluation framework planned to assess student achievement.

How do I Write a Course Section Information Document (CSI)?

The Course Section Information (CSI) document is a weekly learning schedule that provides the student with weekly learning outcomes and more detail on assessments. This document must be created in addition to the Course Outline.

Quality Matters (QM)

The Quality Matters Framework (QM) defines expectations for the basic elements that go into the design and development of an online or hybrid course.

Sustainability Practices for Good Course Design

Looking for ways to integrate sustainability practices into your Face-to-Face, Hybrid or Online Learning Environment? Visit the list of resources below to find out more information.