Course background
- How many students are in the course?
- Is it lower level, upper level or graduate level?
- How long and frequent are the class meetings?
- Will the class be taught online, in classroom and/or in lab?
- Are there competencies related to the university, the profession, or society as a whole?
Subject matter
- What core concepts are taught?
Fewer is better, think quality over quantity
Learner characteristics
- What is the typical life situation of the students?
- What prior knowledge/experiences do your students have?
- What will be the learning goals and expectations of the students?
Teacher characteristics
- What are your beliefs about the relation of teaching and learning?
- What are your particular strengths in teaching this course?
- What are your expectations of students in this course?
How do you meet the needs of your students?
Review the Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
References
- Adapted from Fink, D. (2003). A Self-Directed Guide to Designing Courses for Significant Learning. Retrieved from http://www.deefinkandassociates.com/