Course Outlines

The course outline is the official course-specific document that serves as the learning contract between the college, instructor, and the student. It contains critical course information that supports educators, students, employers, and other external stakeholders in determining the depth of knowledge and level of performance that a student will be able to demonstrate upon successful completion of a course and their program of study.

Because course outlines are utilized by different people for different reasons, the information needs to be robust enough to meet the needs of several populations.

By the end of this module, we hope you will be able to:

• Locate and identify the crucial components of the course outline
• Recognize the Ministry standards, goals, and expectations that inform and guide all levels course design and development
• Reflect and appreciate your role as an instructor in the crafting of learning experiences that integrate vocational, employability, and citizenship development learning goals
• Construct and write meaningful and appropriate learning outcomes and objectives using three-part formula
• Integrate regular alignment checks to ensure that course outcomes and objectives remain relevant and current