Course Development and Improvement Project Template

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Enhance your higher education curriculum by systematically planning and tracking the development of new courses or the improvement of existing ones. This template guides you through the entire process, from identifying development needs to evaluating course performance and planning future courses.

Utilize this template to organize and manage course development effectively, ensuring high-quality educational offerings that meet the needs of students and faculty.

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Proposed Tasks

High Impact, Quick Wins

  • Develop Course Outline
    ☐ Determine course objectives ☐ create a list of topics to be covered ☐ organize topics into a logical sequence
  • Identify Course Development Needs
    ☐ Conduct a needs assessment ☐ gather feedback from students and faculty ☐ analyze existing course performance
  • Train Faculty on New Course
    ☐ Conduct a workshop to familiarize faculty with the new course ☐ provide faculty with course materials and teaching guides

High Impact, Long Term

  • Implement Course in Curriculum
    ☐ Integrate the course into the academic calendar ☐ coordinate with other faculty members for seamless integration
  • Pilot Test New Course
    ☐ Run a pilot test of the new course with a small group of students ☐ gather feedback and make necessary adjustments
  • Prepare Course Materials
    ☐ Develop lectures, assignments, and exams ☐ create or source reading materials ☐ prepare multimedia resources

Low Impact, Quick Wins

  • Evaluate Course Performance
    ☐ Collect student feedback at the end of the term ☐ Analyze student performance in the course ☐ make adjustments as necessary
  • Revise Course as Needed
    ☐ Update course materials based on feedback and performance ☐ make changes to course outline if necessary

Low Priority / Etc.

  • Document Course Development Process
    ☐ Record the steps taken in the course development process for future reference ☐ create a template for future course development
  • Plan for Future Course Development
    ☐ Identify potential areas for future course development based on industry trends and student needs ☐ begin preliminary planning for new courses