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When delivering a course or training, have you ever felt that you had the best knowledge of your subject content, but your learners were still unable to achieve the desired skills and knowledge you were aiming for? This means that you need to re-assess and re-evaluate how to deliver your content knowledge to best be able to meet your learners needs and help them achieve the course/training goals. The first step to do this, is develop a robust and learner-centered course design!
A higher education instructor/practitioner, trainer, training designer, curriculum developer, K- 12 school teacher, teaching assistant, or anyone seeking to create a rich and impactful learning environment for their learner: if you belong to one of these roles or aspire to pursue them, this course is meant for you!
This comprehensive journey will take you from the foundational steps of crafting learning outcomes to designing assessments and guide you in discovering suitable tools and technologies to enhance your course using the constructive alignment approach. Whether you're just starting out or looking to improve your teaching practices, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to create engaging and compelling learning experiences.
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) is a private, not-for-profit university that excels in teaching located in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. LUMS is ranked as one of the top private universities in Lahore, Pakistan. In the QS University Rankings for the year 2023, it is ranked among the top 650 in the world.
This Block serves as your gateway to an engaging and experiential learning journey. In this Block, we will set clear expectations for the course journey ahead and provide guidance on navigating through the modules and resources effectively.
In this Block, you will gain a deep understanding of how learning works as you explore the four essential building blocks needed to create a constructively aligned course. You will learn how to differentiate between course-level learning outcomes and lesson-level objectives. In addition to this, you will apply Bloom’s Taxonomy to develop a refined list of course-level learning outcomes that are specific, action-oriented, and clearly stated. At the end of this Block, you will also engage in a peer review assessment activity where you will review your peers’ learning outcomes and get your learning outcomes assessed by them.
In this Block, you will explore the critical role of assessments in the learning process. You will identify 3 different types of assessments and understand the pivotal role of feedback in enhancing the student learning outcomes. You will also engage in a hands-on activity of designing a formative assessment and will learn how to strategically plan assessments for a constructively aligned course.
In this Block, you will learn about 6 key performances that can serve to create engaging instructional experiences and facilitate meaningful learning. In addition, you will also develop teaching and learning activities that constructively align with the assessments and learning outcomes of your course.
In this Block, you will explore the critical aspects of planning your course structure and creating a storyboard. You will learn how to evaluate the appropriateness of different course structures and select the most suitable one for your course. You will be able to effectively map out key performances onto your chosen course structure to ensure constructive alignment with your learning outcomes.
This Block focuses on leveraging the power of technology and integrating it meaningfully into your course. You will explore a wide range of technological tools and determine how they can be integrated in instructional practices to enhance teaching and student experiences in the classroom.
In this Block, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the various components that make up an effective learner-centered course outline. You will also develop the skills to write a compelling and informative course description that captures the essence of your course. This Block will also contain a peer-graded assessment where you will be able to share your final course plan with your peers and gain valuable insights from their feedback.
Upon completion of the course, you receive a signed certifiacte from the institute. You can share this certificate in the certifications section of your LinkedIn profile, on printed resumes, CVs, or other documents.
The course will provide you with a variety of resources, including instructional videos, additional readings, practical examples, templates, and tools. These resources will support your learning journey and help you apply the concepts and principles to your own course development.
