Course Writing (Development)

Overview

Approaches to education are variable, and development of any course should maintain focus on both aims and delivery method. Some courses are developed to be teacher-centered; others to be student-centered. Delivery methods can also vary (e.g. Classroom, Workplace, Online) and course development requires a different approach in each instance.

Aims of the Course Writing (Development) course from Warnborough College

• Determine an appropriate basis for developing a course to suit a given need.

• Write course documentation and materials methodically and with clarity.

• Explain differences between levels of study, particularly in post secondary education.

• Write curriculum documentation for a course.

• Identify and evaluate sources for course materials and support services for a course.

• To plan and create a variety of course materials to support learning

• Establish procedures for reviewing and updating established course materials.

• Compare relative values of formal course endorsement systems.

• Plan the implementation of a developed course