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Course (Re)Design Institute

This three day intensive program provides instructors—whether tenure-track, teaching stream, or sessional—with a supportive and collaborative space to design or redesign a course.

The Course (Re)Design Institute incorporates a range of evidence-based design principles, including Universal Design for Learning, integrated course design, the science of learning, and inclusive pedagogies. Through structured sessions, discussions, resource sharing, and feedback, participants will create or refine courses that enhance the student learning experience.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN UNTIL JUNE 23!

Grounded in the "backward design" approach (Wiggins & McTighe, 1998), the Course (Re)Design Institute guides participants through the course development process by starting with the desired learning outcomes, then outlining assessments, and finally, planning instruction for the course.

Using the backward design model for course design prioritizes student learning and there is evidence that students in courses designed using this model may outperform those in traditionally designed courses (Ohio State University, no date; Stapleton-Corcoran, 2023.

Who is the program for? 

Any instructor—whether tenure-track, teaching stream, or sessional—including those who have taught before and those who are teaching for the first time, are invited to join us.

When is the program taking place?

The program is made up of three online sessions that will run from 9 am to 3 pm on Wednesday June 25, Thursday June 26, and Friday June 27.

Register by Monday June 23 to save your place!

Questions?

If you'd like more information, please reach out to Dr. Kaitlyn Watson.

Day 1: Wednesday June 25

  • Morning: What is backward design?
  • Afternoon: Writing clear learning outcomes
  • Milestone: Develop or revise course learning outcomes

Day 2: Thursday June 26

  • Morning: Assessments
  • Afternoon: Transparent design
  • Milestone: Draft purpose and task of major assessment activities

Day 3: Friday June 27

  • Morning: Learner engagement + Lesson design and mapping
  • Afternoon: Sharing
  • Milestone: Draft tentative course schedule