Course Planning for the Upcoming Semester Template

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Streamline your course planning process with this comprehensive template designed for faculty members in higher education. This template helps you define course objectives, develop lecture schedules, plan assignments, identify required readings, design grading rubrics, and more. By using Priority Matrix, you can ensure a well-structured curriculum that aligns with departmental goals and enhances student learning experiences.

Get started with this template to organize your course materials, set up on your Learning Management System, and prepare for a successful semester.

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Proposed Tasks

High Impact, Urgent

  • Define Course Objectives due in 1 week
    ☐ Identify key learning outcomes ☐ Align with departmental goals ☐ Consult relevant syllabi
  • Develop Lecture Schedule due in 2 weeks
    ☐ Allocate topics to lectures ☐ Ensure logical progression ☐ Set dates for each lecture
  • Create Course Syllabus due in 6 weeks
    ☐ Compile course information ☐ Include lecture schedule and assignment details ☐ Add grading policy
  • Set Up Course on Learning Management System due in 7 weeks
    ☐ Upload syllabus ☐ Create assignment submission portals ☐ Add course materials
  • Prepare First Lecture due in 8 weeks
    ☐ Create lecture slides ☐ Plan in-class activities ☐ Prepare lecture notes

High Impact, Less Urgent

  • Plan Assignments due in 3 weeks
    ☐ Determine number and type of assignments ☐ Design assignment prompts ☐ Set due dates
  • Identify Required Readings due in 4 weeks
    ☐ Select textbooks ☐ Choose additional readings ☐ Create reading schedule
  • Review and Adjust Course Plan due in 9 weeks
    ☐ Check for coherence and flow ☐ Ensure alignment with objectives ☐ Make necessary adjustments
  • Communicate Course Plan to Department due in 10 weeks
    ☐ Present course plan to department head ☐ Receive feedback ☐ Implement feedback

Low Impact, Urgent

  • Design Grading Rubrics due in 5 weeks
    ☐ Establish criteria for each assignment ☐ Define performance levels ☐ Align with learning outcomes