Building a State-of-the-Art Course: Overhauling Inherited Materials

🔁Revamping a course using inherited materials requires a focus on learning goals, grading requirements, and personal teaching style.

🎯Active learning, personal relevance, and stylistic consistency are key goals for building a state-of-the-art course.

🗺️Start by creating an assessment map that outlines the order and timing of assignments and assessments.

📚Tailor assignments and assessments to fit your teaching style and progressively build towards larger projects.

♻️Embrace sustainability by creatively using existing materials while incorporating new approaches and strategies.

What should I do first when inheriting a course?

—First, familiarize yourself with the learning goals and grading requirements. Then, create an assessment map that aligns with these goals.

How can I tailor assignments to fit my teaching style?

—Consider what assessment methods allow for active student engagement and align with your teaching philosophy. This might include projects, quizzes, or discussions.

How can I ensure personal relevance in my course?

—Look for opportunities to connect course content to real-world applications or students' personal interests. Incorporate case studies, examples, or guest speakers that make the material relatable.

What does it mean to build a state-of-the-art course?

—Building a state-of-the-art course involves incorporating active learning, personal relevance, and a teaching style that fits your personality and mindset. It aims to create an engaging and effective learning experience for students.

How can I incorporate sustainability into my teaching?

—Embrace sustainable teaching practices by creatively using existing materials while integrating new approaches and strategies. This allows you to build upon the foundation of inherited materials while adding your own unique touch.

09:55Begin by identifying the learning goals and grading requirements for the course.

11:24Construct an assessment map that outlines the order and timing of assignments and assessments.

11:59Tailor assignments and assessments to fit your teaching style, considering quizzes, projects, or discussions.

12:38Focus on personal relevance by connecting course content to real-world applications or student interests.

14:06Build a state-of-the-art course by incorporating active learning, personal relevance, and a teaching style that aligns with your personality and mindset.