Course Planning for the Semester Template

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Ensure a well-structured and organized course for the semester with this comprehensive course planning template. It covers everything from syllabus creation and lecture planning to assignment preparation and material procurement.

Using Priority Matrix, stay on top of your planning tasks and ensure a smooth and efficient course delivery. Ideal for university lecturers looking to enhance their course management process.

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Proposed Tasks

Critical and Immediate

  • Online Learning Platform Setup due in 1 week
    ☐ Set up course on learning platform ☐ Upload syllabus and course materials ☐ Test platform functionality
  • Syllabus Creation due in 2 weeks
    ☐ Outline course objectives ☐ Define grading criteria ☐ List required textbooks
  • First Class Preparation due in 2 weeks
    ☐ Prepare introductory lecture ☐ Plan icebreaker activity
  • Lecture Planning due in 1 month
    ☐ Determine lecture topics ☐ Prepare lecture notes ☐ Organize guest lectures if any

Critical but not Immediate

  • Assignment Preparation due in 5 weeks
    ☐ Decide on assignment topics ☐ Prepare assignment instructions ☐ Create grading rubrics
  • Course Materials Procurement due in 6 weeks
    ☐ Identify needed materials ☐ Order materials ☐ Confirm delivery of materials
  • Midterm Exam Planning due in 2 months
    ☐ Decide exam format ☐ Write exam questions ☐ Prepare study guide
  • Final Exam Planning due in 3 months
    ☐ Decide exam format ☐ Write exam questions ☐ Prepare study guide

Not Critical but Immediate

  • Office Hours Scheduling due in 1 day
    ☐ Determine office hours ☐ Notify students of office hours
  • Course Announcement due in 2 days
    ☐ Write course announcement ☐ Post announcement on course platform

Not Critical or Immediate

  • Course Feedback Collection due in 4 months
    ☐ Prepare feedback form ☐ Distribute form to students ☐ Collect and analyze feedback