Thoughtful course design begins with the articulation of goals and intended learning objectives. When preparing to teach a course, you should ask: What do I want the students to know and what skills do I want them to have when they finish my course? Once those questions are answered, the next step is to identify the specific ways in which students will achieve those goals.
What big ideas should students understand? What topics will be covered? What pedagogies will you employ? Finally, you need to think about assignments and quizzes that will further student learning and help you determine if the desired learning has been achieved. With these decisions made, it becomes relatively straightforward to write a syllabus that clearly describes your expectations and the requirements of the course.
UWE Learning Design Process Schedule
| 1.) Research & Analysis 1 – 4 Weeks |
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| 2.) Course Design 4 – 6 Weeks |
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| 3.) Course Development 6 – 14 Weeks |
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| 4.) Review & Update 14 – 18 Weeks |
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Every UW Extension WyoLearn course should have the following:
- Syllabus & Schedule
- Learning objectives
- Course Requirements & Materials
- At least 30 minutes of Learner-Directed Content, Lessons, and 1 Module or more
- Completion requirements
- Designation to receive or not to receive a certificate upon completion
For Templates please see Tools & Resources page
Recommended UW Extension Wyolearn course items not required:
- Course Map
- Full Lesson Plan
- Course Outline
- Course Survey / Evaluation
For Templates please see Tools & Resources page
To learn more please take time to fill out the UWE WyoLearn course request from.